Djibouti+Strategic+Minerals

=In The Next Five Years It Is Unlikely Chinese Investors Will Invest Significantly In Djibouti Salt Or Gold=

Executive Summary:
In the next five years it is unlikely the Chinese government or companies will invest in Djibouti strategic minerals such as salt and gold. In the past five years China has not invested in Djibouti strategic minerals; Chinese investors are more interested in investing in Djibouti's infrastructure, mainly its ports, to help procure resources from other countries. In November 2012 China EXIM Bank USD 64 million loan for the construction of an ore terminal to facilitate export of salt from Lake Assal in Ghoubet, however that has been the only project the Chinese have invested in thus far. Only once Djibouti's infrastructure is adequate can Chinese investors capitalize on Djibouti's strategic minerals.

**Analytic Confidence: **
Analytic confidence for this assessment is moderate. Source reliability is medium. There is no conflict between sources. The analyst had low expertise, worked alone but collaborated with a team, and did not use structured analytic methods. The subject is moderately complex and the deadline was moderately difficult to meet.


 * Analyst**: David Bott