Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Can Africa Attract Mining Investment Amid Resource Nationalism?

26 Feb 2026 | Market News

In this Mining Indaba TV interview, Namrata Thapar, Global Head of Metals & Mining at the IFC, discusses whether Africa can attract investment while protecting its mining resources.

She explores the continent’s unique position in the global critical minerals transition, how governments are rethinking ownership and value capture, and what investors need to feel confident amid changing policy frameworks.

Namrata also highlights examples of successful policies that balance national objectives with sustained private capital and shares insights on how Africa can build a mining sector that delivers both prosperity and certainty.



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