Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Abdallah Osman

CEO Siimodi Group

Abdallah Mohammed Osman is a seasoned professional in the gem, jewellery, and precious metals industry, with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning trading, and business leadership. He began his career with a two-year practical apprenticeship in the United Kingdom, building in-depth expertise in gem grading, jewellery finishing, quality assessment and the sourcing of stones and materials. Coming from a second-generation family jewellery business, Abdallah developed a strong foundation in both the technical and commercial aspects of the trade from an early age. He has 15+ years across craftsmanship, trading and leadership in gems, jewellery and precious metals. He undertook a two-year UK apprenticeship covering gem grading, finishing, quality checks and sourcing. Currently he is a Business Partner and Manager in Dubai overseeing gemstone trading, finished jewellery, bullion and custom design operations. He is also Founder and CEO of another operation that is driving digital bullion trading initiatives focused on secure transactions, compliance, regional and international expansion.


2026 Agenda Sessions

The Africa Gold Council: Championing Africa’s Gold Future

The Africa Gold Council's core mission is to support Africa's gold market development by applying a data driven approach towards system building, working with partners for a domestic African end-use gold market, to curating financial product innovations. 
This session explores Africa's gold economy spanning integration of artisanal production for the economy, to cultural and market integration and the finance models that can unlock the continent's gold value chain.

Opening remarks: Africa's Gold Vision
Panel: The gold value chain: integration into market eco-systems
Panel:Gold and Culture
Panel:Financing the Gold Value Chain

Wednesday 11 February 09:00 - 11:00 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 09:00 02/11/2026 11:00 The Africa Gold Council: Championing Africa’s Gold Future

The Africa Gold Council's core mission is to support Africa's gold market development by applying a data driven approach towards system building, working with partners for a domestic African end-use gold market, to curating financial product innovations. 
This session explores Africa's gold economy spanning integration of artisanal production for the economy, to cultural and market integration and the finance models that can unlock the continent's gold value chain.

Opening remarks: Africa's Gold Vision
Panel: The gold value chain: integration into market eco-systems
Panel:Gold and Culture
Panel:Financing the Gold Value Chain

Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1) Africa/Johannesburg