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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

William Cook

Global Head of Operations Goldstrom Group

Over 18 years dedicated to every aspect of the gold sector, including exploration; project development, feasibility and environmental studies; project financing, design, construction, commissioning and operations; and all related supporting activities such as security, logistics, insurance and project management. 14 years with Hummingbird Resources plc (HUM), including seven years as Director of Operations following its listing on London’s AIM in 2010. Global Head of Operations at Goldstrom, an integrated global precious metals trading company, since 2021. Started his career in 1997 serving six years as an infantry officer in the British army.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Is gold a critical mineral for Africa's development?

With the continents recent political and economic shift towards gold security, this panel challenges old narratives to discuss if gold is the continents most underestimated critical mineral.
 

Tuesday 10 February 14:15 - 15:00 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)

Critical minerals

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 14:15 02/10/2026 15:00 Is gold a critical mineral for Africa's development? With the continents recent political and economic shift towards gold security, this panel challenges old narratives to discuss if gold is the continents most underestimated critical mineral.
  Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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