"Geopolitically, the appetite to develop a refinery and unlock the value of individual rare earths outside of China is very high, driven by Western governments ambitions with alternative, sustainable and traceable rare earth supply in the long-term."
"We have seen significant demand for equipment in the past year. Mining companies require more support as they have been ramping up production, riding on the high commodity prices."
"The entire world is looking closely at the DRC, scanning for opportunities in the green energy space. Though the country is an amazing place with extremely rich resources, work conditions can be hard. We are enthusiastic to be part of emerging opportunities."
"A big change that is shaping the mining value chain in Africa is the proliferation of mining contractors and, specifically, local contractors, which we believe will bring enormous socioeconomic benefits."
"In my 20 years of experience, I have never seen such a crazy rush for a metal. Thanks to our short time to production, Andrada Mining (formerly AfriTin Mining) is in a commanding position relative to most juniors out there."
"Investors are shy when it comes to the DRC, but we already have great mines in the country, with Kamoa-Kakula, Glencore, Tenke Fungurume, Kibali, Sicomines, Alphamin and others."
In August 2023, Mexican exports to the US surpassed China for the first time. As companies prioritize securing supply their chains after years of logistics challenges, Mexico has begun to see major benefits. With a spate of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec coming online in 2023, the country is actively opening itself to investment. The chemical industry, in particular, is positioned for nearshoring-driven growth.