Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2026-02-09T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-02-12T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

Danielle Montgomery

VP DFC

Ms. Montgomery is currently Vice President of Infrastructure and Critical Minerals at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. She manages a team of 40 plus people to deliver on essential infrastructure in the transportation, logistics, ICT, water and critical mining sectors. She was previously Managing Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey Office in Dubai, UAE for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC, now DFC). Prior to that, she was with OPIC in Washington DC where she structured debt financings for a variety of investment projects in emerging market countries. Her experience includes lending to healthcare PPPs, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical and water projects, and other critical infrastructure projects. She has also worked at the International Finance Corporation, U.S. Export Import Bank and in the private sector for ExxonMobil, Mobil Corporation and Duke Energy.

2026 Agenda Sessions

How can African countries leverage the rise of new investors in critical minerals?

The first part of this session focuses on how private capital and sovereign stakeholders are shaping Africa’s next generation of mining and infrastructure projects. Drawing on perspectives from global mining leadership, private equity, and government, this discussion will explore how early-stage project development, capital deployment strategies, and policy alignment can unlock value across the project lifecycle.

Panellists will examine what investors look for at the front end of projects, how governments can position assets to attract long-term capital, and where partnerships between private investors and state actors are most effective in accelerating development while managing risk.

Monday 09 February 16:00 - 17:00 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 16:00 02/09/2026 17:00 How can African countries leverage the rise of new investors in critical minerals? The first part of this session focuses on how private capital and sovereign stakeholders are shaping Africa’s next generation of mining and infrastructure projects. Drawing on perspectives from global mining leadership, private equity, and government, this discussion will explore how early-stage project development, capital deployment strategies, and policy alignment can unlock value across the project lifecycle.

Panellists will examine what investors look for at the front end of projects, how governments can position assets to attract long-term capital, and where partnerships between private investors and state actors are most effective in accelerating development while managing risk. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

Unlocking Creative Capital for Africa’s Mining Future: Presented by Milken Institute

This panel discussion will explore innovative financial tools to accelerate investment across the mining cycle—from discovery and extraction to processing. Historically, the sector has relied on small-cap funding through Canadian and Australian exchanges. The moment is ripe to develop new strategies for both risk and patient capital that can unlock Africa’s vast mineral wealth, deliver strong returns for investors, and attract new investors to the table. 

The discussion will bring together leaders across established and newer mining operations, banking, government, and African financial institutions to explore innovations in mining finance.

Wednesday 11 February 12:30 - 14:00 Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 12:30 02/11/2026 14:00 Unlocking Creative Capital for Africa’s Mining Future: Presented by Milken Institute This panel discussion will explore innovative financial tools to accelerate investment across the mining cycle—from discovery and extraction to processing. Historically, the sector has relied on small-cap funding through Canadian and Australian exchanges. The moment is ripe to develop new strategies for both risk and patient capital that can unlock Africa’s vast mineral wealth, deliver strong returns for investors, and attract new investors to the table. 

The discussion will bring together leaders across established and newer mining operations, banking, government, and African financial institutions to explore innovations in mining finance. Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3) Africa/Johannesburg

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