Production and Investment Forecast of the Nickel Mining Industry in Southern Africa
Increasing Global Stainless Steel Demand to Stimulate Southern Africa’s Nickel Output
28-Jan-2014
Africa
Market Research
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Africa has significant unexploited nickel deposits due to the capital-intensive nature of nickel mining, an unfavourable investment climate, and long periods between constructing and commissioning mines. Southern Africa is the largest nickel producing region in Sub-Saharan Africa. This research provides detailed and up-to-date market intelligence on production and investment trends in the nickel mining industry in Southern Africa (2006-2018). South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia are the major producers and mainly sell to international markets in Japan, China, and India. Large-scale development projects in Madagascar and Tanzania will consolidate Southern Africa's position as a key nickel producing region in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Executive Summary
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Research Aim and Objectives for Southern Africa’s Nickel Mining Industry Production and Investment Forecasts
Scope of the Study
Introduction to the Global Nickel Mining Industry
Introduction to the Global Nickel Mining Industry (continued)
Introduction to the Global Nickel Mining Industry (continued)
Global Nickel Supply Trends
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Global Nickel Demand Trends
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Global Nickel Demand Trends (continued)
Introduction to the Nickel Mining Industry in Southern Africa
Nickel Production Trends in Southern Africa
Nickel Production Trends in Southern Africa (continued)
Nickel Production Trends in Southern Africa (continued)
Nickel Mining Industry: Key Facts About Nickel, South Africa, 2012
Introduction to the Nickel Mining Industry in South Africa (continued)
Nickel Value Chain in South Africa
Nickel Value Chain in South Africa (continued)
Nickel Production Trends in South Africa
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Nickel Production Trends in South Africa (continued)
Company Profile—Anglo American Platinum Ltd.
Nickel Production Trends—Anglo American Platinum Ltd.
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Company Profile—Impala Platinum Ltd.
Nickel Production Trends—Impala Platinum Ltd.
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Company Profile—Lonmin Ltd.
Nickel Production Trends—Lonmin
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Company Profile—Nkomati Nickel Ltd.
Nickel Production Trends—Nkomati
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Introduction to the Nickel Mining Industry in Botswana
Nickel Production Trends in Botswana
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Introduction to the Nickel Mining Industry in Zambia
Nickel Production Trends in Zambia
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Industry Challenges—Impact and Duration
Industry Challenges
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Drivers of the Nickel Mining Industry in Southern Africa
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Key Restraints of the Nickel Mining Industry in Southern Africa
Restraints Explained (continued)
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Capital Expenditure Trends in Southern Africa’s Nickel Mining Industry
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Nickel Mining Industry Projects in Southern Africa
Southern Africa’s Nickel Industry Production Forecasts
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