Russia is looking to strengthen its position in Africa's natural resources industry, as state-owned geological corporation Zarubezhgeologia announces intentions to extend its activities throughout the continent.

The business, which already has operations in Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, Benin, and the Central African Republic, says it is looking into additional prospects in numerous important locations to help Africa's mining and energy goals.

According to Zarubezhgeologia CEO Alexey Desyatkin, as seen on Sputnik, the company's expansion strategy will center on identifying untapped hydrocarbon basins and assisting governments in digitizing mineral resource management systems. Other objectives include reevaluating known mining districts for additional commercial potential and conducting hydrogeological studies in water-scarce regions.

These initiatives come as several African governments step up efforts to harness the value of their natural resources, improve geological data, and attract international investment in mining and energy development.

The CEO explained that the organization has over 50 years of international geological experience, having offered technical help to about 60 nations globally.

Over the decades, its work has helped to identify hundreds of mineral and hydrocarbon reserves, demonstrating its expertise in resource exploration and appraisal.

The decision also underscores Russia's larger effort to deepen economic connections with African countries by collaborating in vital industries such as mining, energy, and infrastructure. As global demand for essential minerals and energy resources rises, geological expertise becomes increasingly important to governments looking to maximize the economic benefits of their natural resources.

In preparation for the third Russia-Africa Summit, which will be held in Moscow this autumn, Zarubezhgeologia recently demonstrated its capabilities to ambassadors from 32 African nations. The engagement signals the company's desire to form new collaborations and establish itself as a significant technical partner in Africa's ongoing resource development initiatives.