Russia's Rosgeologia Forecasts Record Volumes of Geological Prospecting in Africa

Africa contains about 30% of the world's mineral reserves, 8% of the world's natural gas reserves, and 12% of global oil reserves. The continent also contains 40% of the world's gold and up to 90% of chromium and platinum. The largest reserves of cobalt, diamonds, platinum, and uranium are in Africa, according to the UN Environment Program.