The African Development Bank Group has approved $75 million in financing for Nyanza Light Metals Pty Ltd to drive large-scale titanium processing in South Africa.
Titanium dioxide, a crucial pigment, is used in various industries, including paints, food processing, cosmetics, and medical applications. Despite high demand, manufacturers in South Africa rely heavily on imports.
The African Development Bank's financing package includes $25 million from the Africa Growing Together Fund (AGTF), a co-financing initiative with the People's Bank of China.
Autor's resume: African Development Bank invests in titanium processing.