Mineral Resources of Africa

This publication provides broad access to updated information on 1,888 significant mineral deposits across Africa, addressing a critical gap for industry professionals, governments and researchers seeking to understand the continent’s current and future mineral endowment, including battery minerals.

The study supports African governments in identifying new opportunities and shaping exploration strategies for minerals essential to the low-carbon economy. 

It also outlines the continent’s key metallogenic epochs and provinces and maps associated mineral deposit types, sizes, mineral content and their distribution by subregion and country.