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Sometimes, the obvious is what you don't notice, what is strange to you, what you think is bizarre.
A low-carbon society is a high-metal society.
Strange?
Well, NO. The obvious is that with no metals and minerals:
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Such a world would be critical, wouldn't it?
That's why I want to talk to you about an obvious problem you may not yet know about.
The problem of CRITICAL MINERALS.
THE CRITICAL MINERALS CHALLENGE
All governments and expert organizations on the Planet indicate that, whether or not you agree with Climate Change, we don’t have enough Critical Minerals to progress. If we don't fix it, we will have the following:
We are not going to decarbonise
- We can't reduce coal, oil, or gas consumption.
- We can't produce solar modules, windmills, batteries, or electric cars.
- Insecurity, uncertainty, and risks will become more and more evident.
We won't be able to build
- Neither roads, houses, water, or sanitation are needed in developing countries.
- Nor hospitals or schools
- Nor is there infrastructure to combat desertification and the lack of clean water in the world.
- We will not be able to fight more pandemics.
We will become even more unsustainable
- We will not be able to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Nor defend human rights, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Nor can we protect biodiversity.
and we will be drawn into endless battless...
- Geopolitical rivalries over mineral control are intensifying.
- Delaying product deliveries (cars, chips, etc.).
- Impeding the construction of instruments of national security.
- Inciting coups and wars hidden in Africa, Latin America, or South East Asia.
- Wars not only for technological minerals but also for gold.
And, despite the above, it turns out that WE DON'T INVEST ENOUGH:
- Over the last 15 years, investment in global mining has been reduced, not explored, not produced.
- Experts say it will need at least $115 billion a yearfor the next 15 years.
- We invest in Artificial Intelligence or LEDs, but not the Rare Earths and Technological Minerals needed for their development.
The Solution lies in Africa
Africa is a crucial continent with 30% of the world's critical minerals.
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For many Westerners, the Solution is to buy from China.
The funny thing is that China has a mining hotbed in Africa, which it then processes domestically and sells to the West.
53% of the critical mineral products the EU buys from China are mined in Africa.
And it is becoming increasingly difficult to buy it..
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In August 2023, China restricted the export of Gallium and Germanium to the world.
Gallium is used to manufacture integrated circuits and optoelectronic devices, including LEDs, photodetectors, and solar cells.
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Did you know that about 95% of all Gallium apply to manufacturing technology?
For use in microwave circuits, infrared, semiconductors, blue and violet LEDs, Blu-ray, mobile phones, and tactile pressure sensors.
Yes, when your fingers hit your smartphone.
China has already found the Solution. What are you waiting for?
OK, we know it's not easy, what can you do? Well, as the saying goes:
If you can't beat your enemy, join him.
If China has a mining nursery in Africa, create your nursery.
We will help you!
But where?
The best place to start is a new African country where the Chinese are not the masters.
There are few left; in 20 years, China has flooded the continent. But there are still a few gems left.
But which one?
We have found one that can help you succeed.
The winner is... Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is a country unknown to most but surprising. Not only was it the birthplace of the only known white gorilla, Snowflake, but the country has other beautiful wonders:
- The only African country with Spanish as the official language.
- The majority of the country is Catholic, which gives stability in the region.
- It has the highest literacy rate in sub-Saharan Africa.
- It is the largest oil producer per capita and square kilometer in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- It is the second largest natural gas producer per capita per square kilometer.
- It has one of the most developed logistical infrastructures in Africa.
- And it has a myriad of critical minerals to exploit.
As Forrest Gump would say in our case:
- Africa is like a box of chocolates. You never know which one you're going to get.
Guinea got an "Oil Candy," now it has a "Critical Minerals Candy" to offer you.
Who are we and what do we do?
We are Shefa Gold, and we own around 80% of the mineral exploration rights in Equatorial Guinea.
We have been exploring the country and producing alluvial gold for the past three years.
The results of our studies are promising and diverse.
We have identified five metallogenic provinces, also called clusters:
1. Gold Cluster
developed in 5 locations with a potential of 25 million ounces and with a geology similar to that of Ghana, the highest-producing country in Africa. With a future wealth potential of up to 4.68 billion USD.
2. Bauxite Cluster (Aluminium, Gallium, and Rare Earth)
Withing six zones totaling 2,619 million tonnes, considerably equivalent geologically to the bauxite of Guinea Conakry, the world's second-largest exporter and first in world reserves. Considering Aluminium alone, we estimate a future wealth of 1,305 million USD.
3. Nickel and Platinum Cluster
Two locations with a potential of 50 million tons of nickel and 5 million tons of chromium and platinum group minerals and collaterals such as cobalt. We estimate a future wealth of 1,889 million USD.
4. Copper Zinc and Lead polymetallic cluster
Three locations where geologists inferred 40 million tonnes of Copper concentrate and 7 million tonnes of Zinc and Lead. We estimate a future wealth of 2,041 million USD.
5. Lithium and Coltan Cluster
Two locations with the largest pegmatites in Africa reaching 20 km in length. Spoludema (Lithium), Niobium, Tantalite (coltan), and Heavy Rare Earths, the most difficult to find, have been detected. Our geologists are still estimating their potential richness.
Mireralization map in Equatorial Guinea
A wealth of interest for the whole world
This "box of mineral chocolates" has an estimated 9.915 billion USD, even without considering the valuation of Platinum Group minerals, Coltan, Lithium, Cobalt, Gallium, Strontium, and Rare Earth.
We put it in perspective for you. The attached figure shows the critical minerals for the European Union, the United States, and China. In yellow dashed circles, we offer you the elements that we have confirmed in our exploration areas and the absence of new data:
- Critical for China, USA, and EU: Aluminium (Bauxite), Cobalt, Lithium, Rare Earth, Nickel, and Copper.
- Critical for EU and USA: Hafnium, Niobium, Platinum, Tantalum, Titanium, Vanadium.
- Critical only for the EU: Gallium, Scandium, and Strontium.
- Critical only for USA: Zinc and Chromium.
- Critical only for China: Gold and Uranium.
Nineteen critical elements and great buyers are waiting!
There's a choice, isn't there?
¿What can we offer you?
In February 2019, the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea launched a call for mining permit-toners under the Mining Law 9/2006. In early 2020,
The Ministry signed the first mining contracts in the country's history.
Shefa Gold was awarded five research permits for gold, columbo-tantalite, nickel, platinum, palladium, silver, chromium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, iron ore, and related minerals between the localities of Ayene, Evinayong, Aconibe, and Mongomo.
You will have a local partner with over 22 years of experience in the country.
We will take care of the exploration permits and all the extra permits, access to energy, water, logistics, and everything you need to make mining responsible and socially advantageous for the communities.
And what else?
With us, you will be able to:
- Analyse and select the mineral assemblages you are most interested in.
- Discuss your preferred area of investment and development potential.
- Receive specific presentations and business and valuation plans to support your decision precisely.
- You can carry out a thorough and professional Due Diligence.
Is it safe to invest in Equatorial Guinea?
We have also taken care of legal security. We advised the government on the country's mining law, and because the official language is Spanish, legal certainty is guaranteed.
- Equatorial Guinea's mining code follows the Spanish model.
- It is governed by the Madrid International Arbitration Centre (CIAM) rules.
In this context, Equatorial Guinea offers you a unique opportunity. Guinea has demonstrated its success in energy mining, ranking third in oil exports in sub-Saharan Africa and first per capita and square kilometer.
For Western companies to achieve this, legal certainty is necessary.
You're not going to tell me it's not an attractive opportunity?
Here is an opportunity to invest in projects:
- just energy transition projects.
- with social and environmental governance.
- investing in sustainable minerals.
- for a more decarbonized world.
- that responds to the health and education consumption needs of developing countries and for peace in the face of the risk of geopolitical.
Does it now seem obvious to invest in critical minerals?
What should you do next?
If you are interested in learning more about our value proposition,
PLEASE CONTACT US.
In addition, we have a gift for you. If you click and fill in an accessible form, we will give you a free White Paper:
MINING IN THE WHITE GORILLA COUNTRY
