The energy transition cannot happen without African lithium, cobalt, copper, manganese, and rare earths. We surface investment-ready beneficiation projects, conflict-free supply, and DFI-aligned co-investment opportunities across the continent.
Trade execution · eligibility profile
Last verified · 2026-05-25
OECD / EU CRMA / USTR AGOA
Outbound preferences
Standards gating market access
High-stakes considerations
Why Critical Minerals
Focus on value-add processing within Africa — smelting, refining, battery-precursor chemistry — not raw extraction. Higher returns, deeper development impact.
Each project pre-screened against OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains. Documented chain-of-custody from mine to refinery.
Projects pre-structured for US DFC, EU DEG/FMO, AfDB co-investment. ESG and safeguards aligned with multilateral standards from the outset.
Use cases
Problem: Western battery manufacturers need lithium supply diversified from China. African lithium reserves are vast, but bankable beneficiation projects are scarce.
Solution: Pre-curated beneficiation projects in Zimbabwe, Namibia, DRC, and Ghana. Co-investment structures with DFI anchors. ESG documentation packs ready.
Pipeline: $400M+ in lithium beneficiation projects
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