Thursday, October 30, 2008

Kumba Resources

Kumba Resources is a large mining company in South Africa. It is the fourth largest iron ore producer in the world.

read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumba_Resources

Anglo Platinum

Anglo Platinum ltd is the world's largest primary producer of platinum, accounting for about 38% of the world's annual production.

read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo_Platinum.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

sub-Saharan Africa:Ghana

Rich in mineral resources, and endowed with a good education system and efficient civil service.
Main exports: Gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminium, manganese ore, diamonds

  • Full name: Republic of Ghana
  • Population: 23.5 million (UN, 2007)
  • Capital: Accra
  • Area: 238,533 sq km (92,098 sq miles)

read more in :http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1023355.stm

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Monday, April 14, 2008

Sonatrach

Algerian state energy conglomerate Sonatrach has expanded aggressively across Africa, acquiring interests in Egypt, Libya, Mali, and Mauritania among others.

Southern African Development Community (SADC)