CLEAN : African nations must add value to minerals, say politicians at 2022 Mining Indaba

The video discusses the growth of quantum industries, highlighting challenges such as supply chain delays and decreased demand for commodities. It emphasizes the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the importance of mineral beneficiation. The need for infrastructure development in power, logistics, and communication is stressed, alongside the threats posed by civil strife and instability in mineral-rich African countries.

What are some of the challenges faced by the mining sector as mentioned in the video?

• Abundance of mining rights

• Supply chain delays

• Increased demand for commodities

• Stable economic conditions

What is considered one of the most promising investments on the African continent?

• North American Free Trade Agreement

• African Continental Free Trade Area

• European Union Trade Agreement

• Asian-Pacific Trade Partnership

What does mineral beneficiation mean for the African mining sector?

• Reducing mineral exports

• Increasing foreign investment

• Taking full ownership of the value chain

• Outsourcing mineral processing

What are some of the infrastructural investments needed to drive the mining sector?

• Power, logistics, and transport

• Increased taxation

• Reduced research funding

• More mining licenses

What are some threats to the aspirations of the African mining sector?

• Political stability

• Technological advancements

• Economic prosperity

• Civil strife and instability