"The super peso has been a major challenge for importers and exporters. However, paints manufacturers have benefitted from relatively lower raw material costs."
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARIZONA MINING ASSOCIATION (AMA)
"Arizona has a favorable economic, political and regulatory climate. People know we are the ‘copper state’ and generally understand mining’s importance and the need for mined materials."
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASPRI (ASSOCIATION OF PROCESS INDUSTRY (ASPRI)
"Recent trends in the process industries have been characterized by significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, sustainability goals, and regulatory changes."
"In today's mining landscape, conveyor belts incorporate advanced technologies such as antennas, sensors, and software to detect internal damages, facilitating scheduled replacements and avoiding unexpected downtimes."
MACIG 2025 - Mining in Africa Country Investment Guide
It is said that mining is a patient industry. Current demand projections are not. Demand for minerals deemed ‘critical’ is set to increase almost fourfold by 2030, according to the UN. Demand for nickel, cobalt and lithium is predicted to double, triple and rise ten-fold, respectively, between 2022 and 2050. The world will need to mine more copper between 2018 and 2050 than it has mined throughout history. 2050 is also the deadline to curb emissions before reaching a point of ‘no return.’ The pace of mineral demand and the consequences of not meeting it force the industry to act fast and take more risks. Mining cannot afford to be a patient industry anymore. The scramble for supply drives miners back to geological credentials, and therefore to places like the African Central Copperbelt.