Africa is Rich in Resources
Africa has long been a coveted mining area upon discovery of rich deposits of diamonds, gold and silver. The relatively remote location and political unrest have made exploring this continent harder than many other places in the world. The high prices of these commodities have led to new mining projects being developed in Africa, despite the additional dangers that may be present as a result.
New methods of mineral exploration have enabled companies to detect new types of deposits in remote and difficult areas such as Africa. It has been discovered that Africa is home to many sizable deposits of potash. Potash is one of highest demand commodities in the world and the demand is expected to grow. The price of potash has grown steadily and has led to new potash mining projects being developed in parts of Africa including Ethiopia, despite the previous dangers that were associated with pursuing mining projects there.