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RE-THINKING AFRICA

RE-THINKING AFRICA. Through …. Available resources Places where resources are found Uses of the resources Environmental impact Environmental sustainability. Political Map of Africa. Physical Map of Africa. Geographical Map of Africa. Source: African Mineral Resources.

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RE-THINKING AFRICA

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  1. RE-THINKING AFRICA

  2. Through … Available resources Places where resources are found Uses of the resources Environmental impact Environmental sustainability

  3. Political Map of Africa

  4. Physical Map of Africa

  5. Geographical Map of Africa Source: African Mineral Resources

  6. Types of Resources COCOA CROP OIL & GAS MINERAL MINING

  7. Cocoa Growing Regions of the World

  8. AFRICA CLIMATIC Growing Cocoa

  9. Main World Cocoa Export Flows

  10. Drying of Cocoa Beans in Ghana

  11. Chocolate – Popular Flavor A common ingredient in sweets, chocolate candy, ice creams, cookies, cakes, pies and desserts.

  12. Cocoa Tree in Ghana

  13. ● Long term commitment ● Partnership with farming communities ● Improved crop yield ● Reducing pesticide use ● Diversification ● Improved quality of life for cocoa farmers ● Supporting educational programs in cocoa farming villages Sustainability & Environmental Care of Cocoa Trees

  14. Africa Minerals • Precambrian metamorphic and granite rocks • Largest and richest mineral deposits in the world • Potential for the discovery of mineral resources • Mineral occurrences are present throughout the continent in all countries • Modern technology is making exploration easier and economical • A wide variety of mineral species with very high aesthetical quality

  15. Geological Map of Africa Source-African Mineral Resources

  16. Minerals in Southern & Eastern Africa

  17. South Africa – World Leader In Mining Renowned for abundance of mineral resources Mining companies dominate in the World Diamond Industry is fourth largest in the world Largest reserves of gold, platinum-group metals manganese ore

  18. Anglo Gold Ashanti- Gold Reserves Anglo American Platinum Lonmin- platinum De Beers- Diamonds Gold Fields Limited-Gold, Platinum Mmakau Mining- Coal, Platinum Diamond Core Resources Major Mining Companies in South Africa

  19. USES OF GOLD – Thermal and Electrical Conductor, ductility, maileability, reflectivity • Electronics • Calculators • Computers • Washing Machines • Televisions • Missiles • Space Crafts

  20. DE BEERS Diamond Companies Showing Operations in Africa Source-De Beer Diamonds

  21. Uses of Diamond • Ideal for mechanical parts • Diamond bearings • used in laboratory instruments • Diamond cutting tools • cut much faster and accurately • Diamonds are used to manufacture fine wire • such as the wire used in electric toaster

  22. Minerals in West Africa • Aluminum Ore - Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo • Iron - Liberia, Guinea and Mauritania • Gold - Ghana

  23. Gold Mining in Ghana Source: Adamus Minerals In Ghana

  24. Political Map of West Africa

  25. Birim Gold Fields Dunkwa Continental Gold Fields PMI Gold Newmont Abosso Goldfieds Anglo Gold Ashanti Bonte Gold fields Prestea Sankofa God BHP Minerals Chirano Gold Mines Obenemase Gold Ghana-Australia Gold Gold Mining Companies in Ghana

  26. NEWMONT MINING • AN EFFECTIVE AND COORDINATED • SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM • Maintaining high standards for protecting human health, environment, and working in cooperation with host communities to create sustainable, long-term economic and social opportunities

  27. Minerals in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) • Cobalt • Copper • Uranium • Zinc Source-Global Issues

  28. Sources of Cobalt

  29. Uses of Cobalt from Africa

  30. Mining Cobalt in DRC

  31. Responsibility Programs by OM GroupMining Cobalt in the DRC • School facilities • Health facilities • Building of roads

  32. ICS Copper Systems in Zambia & DRC Copper, cobalt - Zambia Gold - Democratic Republic of Congo Responsibility Programs • Environmental sustainability • 20 acres of soya/maize farms in the community • Educational Support for children in the community • Support for Clinics and Fish Farms

  33. Mineral Corporations in Africa and Responsibility Programs • The challenges lie in the inherent non-renewability of minerals and sustainability . • Solving social and environmental problems if created by companies. • Engage in dialogue with local communities to identify & address priorities for cultural heritage, environmental protection and community development.

  34. RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF BANRO GOLD • Banro's commitment to corporate social responsibility has four facets - the Banro Foundation, which promotes local social and economic development, job creation and training for Congolese citizens, environmental protection and workplace safety

  35. RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF ANVIL MINING • Anvil is committed to investing 10% of the profits from its Dikulushi Mining Operation in local community development and is increasing the level of community engagement.

  36. RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF LA QUINTA RESOURCES • Donation of medical drugs to hospital, for the whole population of Kampene and surrounding villages and of neighbouring.

  37. RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF AXMIN INC • EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM • ASSISTANCE IN AGRICULTURE AND PLAN NUSERIES FOR WOMEN IN MALI

  38. West and Central Africa Oil Sites

  39. World Oil & Gas Sources -from North & West Africa

  40. Sources / Uses of Crude Oil, Petroleum & Gas from West & North Africa Nigeria ● Angola ● Libya ● Tunisia ● Congo • Asphalt, Fuel Oil, Engine Oil • from Bottom of oil drilling distillation • Diesel Fuel, Kerosene Gasoline • from middle of oil drilling distillation • Natural Gas • from very top of the oil drilling distillation The fate of Africa's huge crude oil reserves is important not just for Africans, but also for Americans, who use millions of barrels of oil imported from Africa every day

  41. An Exxon/Mobil technician helps a helicopter land atop the Kizomba B platform off Angola, which is three football fields long and pumps out 250,000 barrels a day. (Globe Photo / John Donnelly)

  42. ERHC RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS • Community outreach program in host communities is important to ERHC Energy to showcase their commitment to contributing positively to the quality of life in the communities in which we operate. • Supports major Orphanage Programs in Nigeria

  43. ANADARKO PETROLEUM RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS • Enhancing value in international growth areas, by mobilizing volunteers to help rebuild lives after disasters, acting to support global needs, organizing food and clothing drives or working fight against cancer

  44. Why Oil From Africa is Attractive to United States? • Mostly "sweet" crude • With low sulphur content • Easier and cheaper to refine into gasoline or other products • Transportation costs are lower from Africa than from the Middle East

  45. Oil Production and Environmental Damage • Severe damage to the environment. • Disruption of human population, animal and fish life. • Waste dumping, pollution, and havoc on wildlife and habitat. • Extinction of several plants species.

  46. Major Oil Companies in Africa • ExxonMobil • Shell Oil • Elf Aquitaine • British Petroleum • ChevronTexaco- • Amerada Hess Corp • Walter International

  47. Let’s Rethink Africa • The world depends on Africa for many of its essentials • African countries need companies to develop its resources • There is need for a balance between good business, sustainability, and social investments in the communities.

  48. SPONSORSHIP . ERHC • ICS Copper Systems • OM Group • Newmont Mining Corporation • World Cocoa Foundation • Anvil Mining • Anardarko Petroleum Company • La Quinta Resources • Banro Gold • Axmil Inc

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