Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Luke Alexander

President, CEO & Director Newcore Gold

Luke Alexander brings extensive resource sector experience, knowledge and contacts to Newcore Gold, particularly in West Africa. He has raised billions of dollars and structured deals for major mining companies while advising some of the world’s top institutional investment funds. Mr. Alexander began his investment banking career in the private client group at BMO Nesbitt Burns in Toronto, then started up an equity trading desk for Toronto Dominion in London before doing the same for National Bank. In 2008, he became senior partner at GMP Securities in London. Throughout his investment banking career, he helped fund many major resource projects in West Africa. In 2018, Mr. Alexander founded Park Road Capital, a Vancouver-based, natural resource focused consulting company where he continued to leverage his capital markets experience.


2026 Agenda Sessions

Commodity focus – Gold & Silver

Join industry leaders for a focused conversation on the evolving dynamics shaping the gold and silver markets. This session will unpack key macroeconomic drivers, price outlooks, investor sentiment, and shifting supply-demand fundamentals.

Tuesday 10 February 12:00 - 12:30 River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 12:00 02/10/2026 12:30 Commodity focus – Gold & Silver

Join industry leaders for a focused conversation on the evolving dynamics shaping the gold and silver markets. This session will unpack key macroeconomic drivers, price outlooks, investor sentiment, and shifting supply-demand fundamentals.

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

Country Showcase – Republic of Ghana

As one of Africa’s top gold-producing nations, Ghana is gearing up for its next chapter in mineral development. This showcase will delve into the production scale-up at major gold operations, the launch of value-addition initiatives (including refineries and lithium expansion) and the government’s strengthened regulatory push to curb smuggling and increase formalisation alongside environmental protections.

Wednesday 11 February 13:30 - 15:00 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 13:30 02/11/2026 15:00 Country Showcase – Republic of Ghana As one of Africa’s top gold-producing nations, Ghana is gearing up for its next chapter in mineral development. This showcase will delve into the production scale-up at major gold operations, the launch of value-addition initiatives (including refineries and lithium expansion) and the government’s strengthened regulatory push to curb smuggling and increase formalisation alongside environmental protections. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg