Since late 2010, a wind of rebellion has blown across North Africa and the Middle East, sparking some of the most significant political change and potential reforms to hit the region for some time.
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen have all been touched by the recent unrest and it looks likely that the movement is not running out of steam any time soon.
Clearly, the ramifications of this movement go beyond politics, impacting the countries’ economies, industries, and lifestyles.
The industrial minerals business is just one industry that will be impacted during this time. A look at the map on p.9 illustrates the significant range of industrial minerals produced across North Africa.Phosphate supply concernIt comes as no surprise that...