Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

How can African countries leverage the rise of new investors in critical minerals? (part 2)

Building on the foundations set in part 1, the second part of the session turns to the role of development finance institutions and structured finance in scaling projects from development into execution. This discussion will focus on how DFIs, state-owned investment vehicles, and advisory institutions can de-risk projects, mobilise blended capital, and support infrastructure and critical minerals development at scale.

Panellists will explore practical financing tools, risk mitigation mechanisms, and the evolving role of development finance in crowding in private capital, particularly in complex jurisdictions and large, capital-intensive projects.
 


Monday 09 February 16:45 - 17:30 Country Showcases Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 16:45 02/09/2026 17:30 How can African countries leverage the rise of new investors in critical minerals? (part 2) Building on the foundations set in part 1, the second part of the session turns to the role of development finance institutions and structured finance in scaling projects from development into execution. This discussion will focus on how DFIs, state-owned investment vehicles, and advisory institutions can de-risk projects, mobilise blended capital, and support infrastructure and critical minerals development at scale.

Panellists will explore practical financing tools, risk mitigation mechanisms, and the evolving role of development finance in crowding in private capital, particularly in complex jurisdictions and large, capital-intensive projects.
 
Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Leanne de Bassompierre

Business Editor, The Africa Report

Speakers

Kakenenwa Muyangwa

CEO, ZCCM Investments Holdings

Ousmane Diawara

Partner, EY