South Africa holds the world’s largest platinum group metal reserves, making it the indispensable source for hydrogen fuel cell technology, catalytic converters, and advanced industrial applications. Zambia and the DRC share one of Earth’s richest copper belts, with copper demand projected to nearly double by 2040 driven by the clean energy transition. This category covers investment opportunities across platinum mining, copper extraction, refining, wire manufacturing, and the full value chain connecting Africa’s platinum and copper endowment to global industrial demand.