Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Dr. Remi Piet

Co-Founder & Senior Partner Embellie

Dr Remi Piet is co-founder and Senior Partner of Embellie Advisory. Remi holds a PhD in political economy and sustainable development and has field experience carrying above the ground and ESG counterparty risk assessments for investors in 60+ countries (Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Europe). Before founding Embellie Advisory, Remi worked for the United Nations Environment Programme and taught at several universities in the United States and the Middle East, in particular at the University of Miami in the departments of Ecosystem Science and International Studies and at Qatar University. He now coordinates and advises graduate theses on ESG strategy and economic diversification at HEC Paris in Qatar and leads Embellie Advisory’s engagements in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sector.


2026 Agenda Sessions

Can Africa balance resource nationalism with investment certainty?

The resurgence of resource nationalism and increasing export bans raise fundamental questions about ownership and value. Can governments balance supply-chain localisation with investment competitiveness, and can investors adapt to new models of shared prosperity?

Tuesday 10 February 12:30 - 13:15 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 12:30 02/10/2026 13:15 Can Africa balance resource nationalism with investment certainty?

The resurgence of resource nationalism and increasing export bans raise fundamental questions about ownership and value. Can governments balance supply-chain localisation with investment competitiveness, and can investors adapt to new models of shared prosperity?

Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

Gulf capital meets African mining potential

As Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman entering the global mining value chain, their capital is reshaping African deal flow. This panel will unpack what Gulf investors want, how they evaluate risk, and where African projects fit in their critical minerals’ strategies.

Wednesday 11 February 11:45 - 12:30 River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 11:45 02/11/2026 12:30 Gulf capital meets African mining potential

As Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman entering the global mining value chain, their capital is reshaping African deal flow. This panel will unpack what Gulf investors want, how they evaluate risk, and where African projects fit in their critical minerals’ strategies.

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