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The Dealmakers’ Den – Critical Minerals

Junior mining companies pitch their Africa-located projects that include critical minerals like copper, REE, graphite and others to a panel of elite decision-making investors. 

Companies: 
15:00 - 15:05 Opening remarks 
15:05 – 15:15 AKORA Resources – Peter Bird 
15:20 - 15:30 Prospect Resources – Sam Hosack 
15:35 - 15:45 EcoGraf – Andrew Spinks 
15:50 - 16:00 Midnight Sun Mining – Adrian O’Brien 
16:05 - 16:15 Canyon Resources – Kudzai Mtsambiwa 
16:20 - 16:30 Company 6 
16:30 – 16:40 – Judges deliberate, and winner announced 


Wednesday 11 February 15:00 - 16:40 Investment Programme River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 15:00 02/11/2026 16:40 The Dealmakers’ Den – Critical Minerals

Junior mining companies pitch their Africa-located projects that include critical minerals like copper, REE, graphite and others to a panel of elite decision-making investors. 

Companies: 
15:00 - 15:05 Opening remarks 
15:05 – 15:15 AKORA Resources – Peter Bird 
15:20 - 15:30 Prospect Resources – Sam Hosack 
15:35 - 15:45 EcoGraf – Andrew Spinks 
15:50 - 16:00 Midnight Sun Mining – Adrian O’Brien  
16:05 - 16:15 Canyon Resources – Kudzai Mtsambiwa  
16:20 - 16:30 Company 6 
16:30 – 16:40 – Judges deliberate, and winner announced 

River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Andrew Monk

CEO, VSA Capital

Erez Ichilov

Founder, Cedrus Arbor

Linda Omara-Koledade

Mining & Metals Dealmaker, Founder, IDC, Mustard Seed

Speakers

Adrian O'Brien

VP - Business Development & Communications, Midnight Sun Mining, Red Sea Resources

Kudzai Mtsambiwa

CFO , Canyon Resources

Peter Bird

MD, AKORA Resources

Sam Hosack

MD, Prospect Resources