Market Intelligence Reports

IC Publications is one of the world’s leading sources of analysis and debate on African political and economic issues. Using a variety of platforms and services including magazines, digital and social channels, we deliver unparalleled content on the latest developments in Africa. Read our latest Mining report from African Business, with a sector review and predictions for the future.

Global Business Reports (GBR) is delighted to return to Zambia, the DRC and Angola to investigate the latest developments in the region across the value chain of the mining industry. Only this time, for the eighth edition of the Mining in Africa Country Investment Guide (MACIG), the industry and the whole world battle against a health crisis and its shockwaves are impacting commodity prices and supply chain continuity.

Drawing from over 50 interviews with executives based in Africa, Europe, Canada, and Australia, this report seeks to present the unique features of each jurisdiction included, as well as trends that go across the region and the different sectors of the value chain.

The second in a series of reports detailing the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on African mining. Comparing the results of the initial impact report, this issue examines the state of the sector as it enters a new phase and the world's economies begin to reopen.
 

The reports details the initial impact on their African businesses and operations and goes on to provide forecasts on investment levels, procurement levels and commodity prices over the next 6-12 months. Commentary and analysis is also provided.
 

Produced by Stratecon - the Mining Indaba economic impact report was commissioned to provide insights and to better understand the economic impact of the 2020 Mining Indaba on South Africa, looking forward to utilising the findings to continue supporting the South Africa economy and to increase our positive impact for years to come.

EV & Battery Materials 
Battery materials could be the new gold as a whopping 7 junior mining project made it into the fourth and final series. Huge demand means you’ll no doubt be watching these commodities closely but be sure to pay even more attention to these top projects. 
 

Energy
Discover which junior mining project in the African energy space were deemed 'must-watch projects' and made it in to the third series. 
 

Bulk & Base Materials
Series two sees projects from in copper, zinc and potash take the next 5 places. Download it to find out more about these groundbreaking projects. 

 

Precious Metals
Gold sweeps the leaderboard in the first series. Download it to discover which 5 junior mining projects in Africa made the top spots. 

 

The Official Mining in Africa Country Investment Guide
The 2020 edition of the Mining in Africa Country Investment Guide (MACIG) marks the seventh year of partnership between Global Business Reports and the African Mining Indaba.
 

With the next edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba on the horizon, we look at the key issues coming up in the African mining industry for 2020 and beyond.
 

Thor's investment story since winning the 2018 Investment Battelfield. Find out what happened 18 months after being crowned the champion, securing financial backing with long-term stakeholder, Africa Finance Corporation.
 

Download the ebook to gain access to some of the most exclusive interviews and understand the shift in the African mining industry for more diversity.