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.

Market commentary is general in nature, may become outdated and must not be relied upon for any transaction or investment decision. Users remain responsible for obtaining independent legal, tax, geological, technical and investment advice.