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Giyani Metals Corp is a Canadian company focused on the exploration and development of battery-grade manganese assets, primarily located in Botswana. The company's key project is the K.Hill project within the Kanye Basin, which aims to supply high-grade manganese necessary for lithium-ion battery cathodes. As the demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to rise, driven by advancements in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, the need for high-grade manganese is becoming increasingly critical. Giyani is also constructing a demonstration plant in South Africa to support its operations. With a global shortage of manganese projects, Giyani Metals is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing market, as manganese prices are trending towards record highs.

CrossBoundary is a New York-based investment advisory firm established in 2011, specializing in frontier markets. It offers services such as capital raising, strategic advisory, due diligence, and market assessment to a diverse range of clients, including governments, development finance institutions, and private equity firms. In 2014, the firm founded CrossBoundary Energy, an investment firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on infrastructure investments, particularly solar power for African businesses. CrossBoundary Energy provides financing for distributed solar projects ranging from 100kW to 10MW, aiming to facilitate the transition from diesel to renewable energy generation.

Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.

The Sun Exchange (Pty) Ltd. is a solar leasing platform based in Cape Town, South Africa, that facilitates peer-to-peer ownership of solar equipment. Founded in 2015, the company allows individuals from anywhere in the world to purchase solar cells and lease them to various end-users such as hospitals, factories, and schools in sunny emerging markets. By leveraging blockchain technology, the platform ensures transparency and efficiency in the leasing process. Solar cell owners can earn income from the electricity generated, while lessees benefit from access to affordable clean energy, thus reducing their electricity costs and carbon emissions. The Sun Exchange aims to drive sustainable energy development and expand the environmental, social, and economic advantages of solar power.

Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.

The Sun Exchange (Pty) Ltd. is a solar leasing platform based in Cape Town, South Africa, that facilitates peer-to-peer ownership of solar equipment. Founded in 2015, the company allows individuals from anywhere in the world to purchase solar cells and lease them to various end-users such as hospitals, factories, and schools in sunny emerging markets. By leveraging blockchain technology, the platform ensures transparency and efficiency in the leasing process. Solar cell owners can earn income from the electricity generated, while lessees benefit from access to affordable clean energy, thus reducing their electricity costs and carbon emissions. The Sun Exchange aims to drive sustainable energy development and expand the environmental, social, and economic advantages of solar power.