Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

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 Sakariya Mines & Minerals - Dr. Jason Peng Gu 
16:30 – 16:40 – Judges deliberate, and winner announced 

Wednesday 11 February 15:00 - 16:40 River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 15:00 02/11/2026 16:40 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 Sakariya Mines & Minerals - Dr. Jason Peng Gu 
16:30 – 16:40 – Judges deliberate, and winner announced 

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