Service Sectors

IGVS offers comprehensive solutions for the mining sector, providing inward investment opportunities and support for exploration, machinery, and equipment supply. Africa boasts a vast mineral resource base with immense potential to drive economic growth. However, challenges such as limited funding, outdated machinery, and insufficient exploration hinder progress in several regions. Our focus is on bridging these gaps through direct foreign investment. Many African countries, like Zimbabwe, have skilled labour available to support expanding mining operations.

Our services include:

● Small to medium-scale collateral-based micro-funding (pending finance licence application).
● Machinery & Equipment Supply.
● Exploration and Expansion support.

Mining Sector Opportunities in Africa

● Exploration: Several African countries remain under-explored with significant potential for new gold deposits. Modern exploration techniques can unlock untapped resources. Investors can venture into exploration either independently or through partnerships with governments or local mining corporations.
● Mining and Mineral Processing: Investors can engage in gold mining, either through joint ventures or as independent entities. Some mines are in need of retooling with modern equipment to improve efficiency. There are also opportunities in processing refractory ores, which require specialised technology to unlock full value. Additionally, artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) need support through financing and equipment upgrades.
● Beneficiation and Value Addition: Africa’s mining sector has traditionally exported raw and under-processed minerals, resulting in reduced value.

Key opportunities for growth in the value chain include:

● Chrome Mining – Chrome smelting, steel manufacturing.
● Lithium Exploration – Mining and battery manufacturing.
● Platinum Group Metals – Base metal and precious metal refining.
● Gold Exploration and Mining – Technology for refractory ore processing and jewellery manufacturing.
● Coal & Hydrocarbons – Exploration, power generation, petrochemicals, and fertiliser production.
● Granite – Cutting and polishing granite blocks.

We see significant potential in developing underutilised arable land across the continent and enhancing productivity. Several African countries have vast arable land deposits suitable for large-scale farming. Crop and livestock production remain essential to GDP growth, but underutilisation of land due to lack of capital and expertise is common.

Our objectives include:
● Sustainable Farming Practices.
● New Plant, Equipment and Machinery Supply.
● Medical Cannabis & Hemp Farming.
● Expansion of Cash Crop production and processing.
● Value Addition

There is increasing demand for plant-based medicinal products, such as moringa and medicinal cannabis. This presents a promising investment opportunity, as many African governments are enacting favourable policies and offering incentives to boost investor confidence. The Investment Stability Agreement (ISA) framework in various countries ensures a secure environment for investments.