Tag: Africa
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Gold-Copper Project Hits the Market in Tanzania’s Lake Victoria Goldfields
The Kibara Project offers prospective investors a substantial historical exploration footprint, high-grade gold and copper discoveries, and two principal targets awaiting deeper exploration. A gold-copper exploration opportunity with a reported asking price of US$165 million is being presented to international investors. Located in Tanzania’s Lake Victoria Goldfields, the Kibara Project combines an extensive historical land…
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Société Générale: 160 Years at the Crossroads of Industry, Capital and the Future of Money
Few banks carry a name as fitting as Société Générale. Translated broadly, it means “General Company,” but its original mission was far more precise: to promote the development of commerce and industry. Founded on May 4, 1864, by decree of Napoleon III, Société Générale was born during the height of the Industrial Revolution, when railways,…
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Why North American Buyers Prefer LC at Sight for African Metals
And how to verify legitimate copper cathode supply from Africa—without getting played. If you’ve spent any time around cross-border metals trading, you’ve heard the same refrain from buyers in United States and Canada: “We’ll do it on an irrevocable, confirmed LC at sight—or we’re not doing it.” To sellers across Africa, that can feel rigid.…
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Ivanhoe Mines Ignites Africa’s Greenest Copper Smelter — And the Copperbelt’s Timing Could Not Be Better
On November 21, Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) crossed a historic milestone—one that may go down as a defining moment in Africa’s industrial ascendancy and the global energy transition. The Canadian miner officially fired up its 500,000-tonne-per-annum copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, declaring it the largest and greenest copper…
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Mining on the Rise as Clean Energy Demands Shifts Global Commodity Exports
By Maximilian Malawista NEW YORK, Jul 28 2025 (IPS) – Two-thirds of the developing world, or ninety-five out of 143 economies, are dependent on commodities for export value, making up 60 percent of their merchandise exports. For the least developed world, this number rises to 80 percent, leaving entire nation’s revenue vulnerable to price swings, fiscal shocks,…
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The Great African Land Race: Infrastructure Ignites a New Era of Real Estate Boom
As Africa undergoes an unprecedented infrastructure renaissance—powered by foreign direct investment, regional integration, and digital connectivity—a modern-day land race is unfolding. From highways and rail to ports, power grids, and fiber optic corridors, each new stretch of infrastructure is catalyzing a domino effect: real estate developers rush in, construction booms, and commercial hubs materialize in…
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Eureka: A Streamlined, Secure & Familiar Process for Gold Collateral Transactions
In the volatile and often opaque world of physical gold trading, especially with Dory gold exported from Africa, deal execution can be riddled with delays, distrust, and procedural missteps. However, a new gold collateralization process emerging from East Africa—specifically Kenya—may be the breakthrough we’ve all been waiting for. At Invest Offshore, we recently examined a…
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Africa: A Continent Poised for a Quantum Leap into the Future
Africa stands at the threshold of a transformative era—one driven by strategic infrastructure investments, groundbreaking technological advancements, and a renaissance of human capital. Today, as well-educated nationals return to their motherland armed with global expertise, Africa is not just reclaiming its historical significance but is also positioning itself to lead the world for the next…
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Expats in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges, and a Growing Community
Africa has long been a land of opportunity, attracting expats from around the globe seeking new horizons, business ventures, and cultural enrichment. With its diverse landscapes, rapidly growing economies, and unique cultures, the continent offers an intriguing mix of adventure and possibility for expatriates. From bustling metropolitan cities like Nairobi and Johannesburg to serene coastal…