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Friday, February 20, 2026

He discusses how Africa’s mining sector is shifting from a pure extraction model toward integrated ecosystems that include infrastructure, power, logistics and local supply chains, and reflects on key trends and shifts observed in mining projects over the past year.

Larbie explores what distinguishes projects that move successfully from ambition to execution, the unique role pan-African banks play in supporting complex, multi-country developments, and where the industry’s most significant financing gaps currently lie across the value chain.

He also examines how the definition of “bankability” has evolved in response to ESG expectations, decarbonisation pressures and growing execution risks, offering a forward-looking perspective on how partnerships can unlock sustainable growth across Africa’s mining sector.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

State mining companies and the new architecture of mineral sovereignty

A growing number of mineral-producing governments are acquiring assets, activating marketing rights and building institutions that can intervene across the value chain.

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Africa’s Critical Minerals: the decade that will define global power

As the US–China rivalry deepens, Africa’s mineral wealth is emerging as both opportunity and leverage. The next ten years will determine whether the continent remains a source of raw materials - or becomes an industrial power in its own right.