Market insights
Perspectives on African mineral supply and capital
General commentary prepared for producers, buyers and financing partners. It is not investment, legal, tax or geological advice and contains no forecast of price, grade or return.
Why critical minerals matter to Africa's industrial future
Critical minerals
An overview of how battery, technology and energy-transition minerals are reshaping demand for African production, and what buyers now expect from suppliers.
What buyers look for in a verified mineral opportunity
Trade
Documentation, assay methodology, chain of custody and counterparty transparency are the recurring conditions in serious commercial discussions.
Structuring finance for development-stage mining projects
Project finance
How debt, equity, offtake prepayments, streaming and royalty structures are typically combined, and where each is generally appropriate.
Responsible sourcing as a commercial requirement
Responsible sourcing
Responsible-sourcing documentation is increasingly a condition of market access rather than a voluntary addition to a transaction.