Andrew Spinks
MD EcoGraf
Andrew Spinks is an experienced mining executive with more than 25 years’ professional experience across Australia, Asia and Africa, spanning a diverse range of commodities including speciality and industrial minerals. He has held senior leadership roles across the full mining lifecycle, from early-stage exploration through to successful project development and execution, and has served on the boards of multiple ASX- and TSX.V-listed companies, bringing strong governance, strategic and capital markets expertise. Andrew is the Managing Director of EcoGraf Limited and co-founded TanzGraphite Pty Ltd prior to its acquisition by the Company. In his current role, he leads EcoGraf’s strategy to develop a vertically integrated, environmentally responsible graphite and battery materials business. Andrew is also a founder of PreIWD, supporting greater diversity and inclusion across the resources sector.
2026 Agenda Sessions
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 River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)
Investment
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
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 River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)
Investment
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
Africa's exploration hotspots - critical minerals on a critical timeline
Africa is not just rich in resources – it’s the ultimate frontier for discovery. From copper belts to lithium corridors, the continent holds the keys to the global energy transition. As investor appetite surges and offtake deals accelerate, the race is on to uncover the next game-changing deposits. How can explorers push boundaries, fast-track projects, and secure funding while navigating political headwinds, complex geopolitics, and the risk of over-reliance on single-country buyers?
Thursday 12 February 09:05 - 09:45 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Critical minerals
Africa's exploration hotspots - critical minerals on a critical timeline
Africa is not just rich in resources – it’s the ultimate frontier for discovery. From copper belts to lithium corridors, the continent holds the keys to the global energy transition. As investor appetite surges and offtake deals accelerate, the race is on to uncover the next game-changing deposits. How can explorers push boundaries, fast-track projects, and secure funding while navigating political headwinds, complex geopolitics, and the risk of over-reliance on single-country buyers?
Thursday 12 February 09:05 - 09:45 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Critical minerals
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