Olivier Binyingo

Executive VP, DRC & Strategic Projects Ivanhoe Mines

Olivier Binyingo is a senior mining executive and strategist with extensive experience in infrastructure development, energy, and government relations across Africa. He holds an executive leadership role within the Ivanhoe Mines group, where he is responsible for government and stakeholder engagement, as well as strategic partnerships and the management of several group companies in the DRC. Olivier has been closely involved in the conception and delivery of large-scale infrastructure initiatives that are critical to the development of mining projects, including power generation and transmission, logistics, and cross-border infrastructure coordination. His work sits at the intersection of public policy, private capital, and operational execution, with a strong focus on structuring effective public-private partnerships that support long-term, bankable mining investments. With a career spanning corporate strategy, geopolitics, and on-the-ground operations, Olivier brings a practical and regionally grounded perspective to discussions on infrastructure corridors. He is a strong proponent of integrated corridor development that leverages mining investment to catalyse broader industrialisation, regional trade integration, and sustainable economic growth across Africa.