Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Alexis Ellender

Senior Lead, Dry Bulk Insights Kpler

Alexis joined the Insight team at Kpler in March 2023. Based in London, he has more than a decade’s experience in dry bulk commodity and dry freight research. Alexis is leading the development and expansion of dry bulk research at Kpler. This includes analysis of coal, grain, iron ore, steel, and dry freight markets. In addition to studying market developments and constructing supply, demand, and pricing outlooks, his work includes presenting to clients, speaking at major industry events, and supporting the development of the wider Kpler dry bulk data and freight offering. Before joining Kpler, Alexis was a Director at shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY), where he was part of the SSY Consultancy & Research team.


2026 Agenda Sessions

Is the (re)surgency of coal investment real and going to last?

With Trump administration policy now embracing a 'clean coal industry' approach, the global energy debate is shifting once more. For Africa, where coal is abundant and affordable energy source, does this mark a green light for coal investment? This panel will explore if coal investment can align with sustainability mandates of institutional investors and whether new coal developments can coexist with Just Energy Transition (JET) commitments.

Monday 09 February 14:00 - 14:45 River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 14:00 02/09/2026 14:45 Is the (re)surgency of coal investment real and going to last?

With Trump administration policy now embracing a 'clean coal industry' approach, the global energy debate is shifting once more. For Africa, where coal is abundant and affordable energy source, does this mark a green light for coal investment? This panel will explore if coal investment can align with sustainability mandates of institutional investors and whether new coal developments can coexist with Just Energy Transition (JET) commitments.

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