RE-THINKING AFRICARE-THINKING AFRICA
Through …Through …
• Available resources
• Places where resources are found
• Uses of the resources
• Environmental impact
• Environmental sustainability
Political Map of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa
Physical Map of AfricaPhysical Map of Africa
Geographical Map of AfricaGeographical Map of Africa
Source: African Mineral Resources
Types of ResourcesTypes of Resources
OIL & GAS
MINERAL MINING
COCOA CROP
Cocoa Growing Regions of the WorldCocoa Growing Regions of the World
AFRICA CLIMATICAFRICA CLIMATICGrowing CocoaGrowing Cocoa
Main World Cocoa Export FlowsMain World Cocoa Export Flows
Drying of Cocoa Beans in Ghana
Chocolate – Popular Flavor
A common ingredient in sweets, chocolate candy,
ice creams, cookies, cakes, pies and desserts.
Cocoa Tree in Ghana
Sustainability & Environmental Sustainability & Environmental Care of Cocoa TreesCare of Cocoa Trees
● 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
Africa MineralsAfrica 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
Geological Map of AfricaGeological Map of Africa
Source-African Mineral Resources
Minerals in Southern & Eastern AfricaMinerals in Southern & Eastern Africa
South Africa – World Leader In MiningSouth 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
Major Mining Companies in South Major Mining Companies in South AfricaAfrica
• 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
USES OF GOLDUSES OF GOLD – Thermal and Electrical – Thermal and Electrical Conductor, ductility, maileability, reflectivityConductor, ductility, maileability, reflectivity
• Electronics• Calculators• Computers• Washing Machines• Televisions• Missiles• Space Crafts
DE BEERS Diamond Companies DE BEERS Diamond Companies Showing Operations in AfricaShowing Operations in Africa
Source-De Beer Diamonds
Uses of DiamondUses 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
Minerals in West AfricaMinerals in West Africa
• Aluminum Ore - Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo
• Iron - Liberia, Guinea and Mauritania
• Gold - Ghana
Gold Mining in GhanaGold Mining in Ghana
Source: Adamus MineralsIn Ghana
Political Map of West AfricaPolitical Map of West Africa
Gold Mining Companies in GhanaGold Mining Companies in Ghana
• 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
NEWMONT MININGNEWMONT 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
Minerals in The Democratic Minerals in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)Republic of the Congo (DRC)
• Cobalt• Copper• Uranium• Zinc
Source-Global Issues
Sources of CobaltSources of Cobalt
Uses of Cobalt from AfricaUses of Cobalt from Africa
Mining Cobalt in DRCMining Cobalt in DRC
Responsibility Programs by OM Responsibility Programs by OM GroupGroup
Mining Cobalt in the DRCMining Cobalt in the DRC
• School facilities
• Health facilities
• Building of roads
ICS Copper Systems in Zambia & ICS Copper Systems in Zambia & DRCDRC
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
Mineral Corporations in Africa and Mineral Corporations in Africa and Responsibility ProgramsResponsibility 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.
RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF BANRO GOLDBANRO 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
RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF ANVIL MININGANVIL 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.
RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF LA QUINTA RESOURCES LA QUINTA RESOURCES
• Donation of medical drugs to hospital, for the whole population of Kampene and surrounding villages and of neighbouring.
RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS OF AXMIN INCAXMIN INC
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
• ASSISTANCE IN AGRICULTURE AND PLAN NUSERIES FOR WOMEN IN MALI
West and Central Africa Oil SitesWest and Central Africa Oil Sites
World Oil & Gas Sources -World Oil & Gas Sources -from North & West Africafrom North & West Africa
Sources / Uses of Crude Oil, Petroleum & Sources / Uses of Crude Oil, Petroleum & Gas from West & North AfricaGas 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
• 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)
ERHC RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMSERHC 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
ANADARKO PETROLEUM ANADARKO PETROLEUM RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMSRESPONSIBILITY 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
Why Oil From Africa is Attractive to Why Oil From Africa is Attractive to United States?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
Oil Production and Environmental Oil Production and Environmental DamageDamage
• 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.
Major Oil Companies in AfricaMajor Oil Companies in Africa
• ExxonMobil
• Shell Oil
• Elf Aquitaine
• British Petroleum
• ChevronTexaco-
• Amerada Hess Corp
• Walter International
Let’s Rethink AfricaLet’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.
SPONSORSHIPSPONSORSHIP
. ERHC
• ICS Copper Systems• OM Group• Newmont Mining Corporation• World Cocoa Foundation• Anvil Mining• Anardarko Petroleum Company• La Quinta Resources• Banro Gold• Axmil Inc