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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Dr. Jason Peng Gu

EVP - Corporate Development Sakariya Mines & Minerals

Dr. Jason Peng Gu holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Over the past 15+ years, he has built a distinguished career at the intersection of technology, industry, and entrepreneurship—founding, scaling, and successfully exiting multiple ventures focused on industrial innovation. His passion for advancing environmental safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability began with his first startup, which pioneered technologies for monitoring hazardous gases and air quality. Since then, he has remained committed to leveraging innovation to transform traditional industries. Today, as he is dedicated to Sakariya’s mission in mining and resources, Dr. Gu is focused on building a long-term, globally competitive mining company—one that integrates cutting-edge innovation with deep industry expertise to deliver value.

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)

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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
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