Mines & Money and CAMPEA Expand Private Capital Mining Investing in Central Africa with Strategic Partnership
- January 1, 2023
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Mines & Money and CAMPEA Expand Financing Channels for Central Africa Mining with Strategic Partnership
- January 1, 2023
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- Category: Uncategorized
London, 22th January 2023 – Mines & Money, the world’s leading international mining investment event series, and the Central Africa Markets Private Equity Association (CAMPEA) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the flow of private capital into Central Africa’s mining sector.
This collaboration underscores the shared conviction that Central Africa’s mineral wealth—ranging from copper and cobalt to critical battery metals—offers one of the most compelling investment opportunities on the continent. With global demand for energy transition minerals soaring, private capital is playing an increasingly pivotal role in bridging the gap between resource potential and sustainable development outcomes.
Through the partnership, CAMPEA will spotlight the unique role of private equity and growth capital in de-risking mining ventures, mobilising catalytic financing, and driving sustainable value creation in Central Africa. At the same time, Mines & Money will leverage its global convening power to bring institutional investors, fund managers, and mining leaders into direct dialogue with frontier-market opportunities.
“This partnership allows us to strengthen the bridge between global investors and Central Africa’s mining ecosystem,” said Tania Eyanga, CEO of CAMPEA. In terms of perspective for our organisation, this partnership represents more than visibility—it is about positioning Central Africa within the global private capital conversation.
Mining sits at the nexus of economic growth, energy transition, and long-term value creation. By aligning with Mines & Money, we are ensuring that the region’s opportunities are framed to meet the expectations of international investors while also driving sustainable outcomes locally, Our shared value is to bring industry expertise and investment capital, thus we are positioning Central Africa not only as a source of minerals but also as a growth engine for inclusive and responsible economic development.”
The collaboration will also introduce dedicated Central Africa programming at Mines & Money events, providing curated access for fund managers, limited partners, mining operators, and government stakeholders eager to engage with the region’s pipeline of opportunities. Andrew Thake, Global Head of Content and Partnerships at Mines and Money Parent company, echoes similar positive sentiment centered around driving the global ecosystem forward with the promotion and advocacy of differentiated and diversified funding market operators.
“ Mines & Money has built its reputation on convening the world’s leading capital allocators and mining executives. By partnering with CAMPEA, we are strengthening the bridge between global investors and one of Africa’s most strategically important resource regions. This collaboration ensures that Central Africa’s mining opportunities are presented with the visibility, rigor, and credibility that sophisticated institutional investors require. We share a common mission that consists in connection the right capital with the right opportunities in the mining sector. Partnering with CAMPEA allows us to shine a spotlight on Central Africa, a region whose resource potential is matched by growing investor interest. Together, we are creating a platform where global capital can engage with local opportunity in a way that is strategic, sustainable, and scalable.”
As Central Africa continues to attract attention for its critical role in the global energy transition, this partnership signals a step-change in aligning global commercial and institutional private capital with mining projects that deliver both financial returns and measurable industrial scale advancement domestically, thereby profiting local communities through technology transfer, local transformation.
Central Africa is rich in mining activity — both in terms of scale and global strategic importance.
Central Africa’s mining economy is uniquely positioned at the heart of the global energy transition.
The Democratic Republic of Congo dominates as the global leader in cobalt production, while also emerging as a top-tier copper supplier through world-class developments such as Kamoa-Kakula and Tenke Fungurume. Gabon contributes significantly to global manganese markets, supplying nearly a quarter of the world’s demand, alongside untapped iron ore and gold prospects like the Belinga project. In the Republic of Congo, large-scale iron ore and potash deposits offer diversification beyond hydrocarbons, while the Central African Republic continues to present opportunities in gold and diamonds. Angola adds further depth as a global diamond powerhouse and an emerging player in rare earths and iron ore. Chad and Cameroon, meanwhile, are attracting exploratory interest across bauxite, uranium, and precious metals, expanding the regional investment map.
For investors, this mosaic of resource wealth positions Central Africa as a critical frontier for the energy transition, industrial supply chains, and sustainable infrastructure growth. Yet despite this potential, private equity and institutional capital flows into the region remain a fraction of continental deal volumes—underscoring a rare opportunity to partner in building the next generation of mining, energy, and industrial enterprises that can deliver both competitive returns and lasting developmental impact.
The Democratic Republic of Congo anchors the region as the world’s leading source of cobalt and one of the fastest-growing copper producers, while Gabon contributes a quarter of global manganese output. Across the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, and emerging markets such as Angola, critical resources including iron ore, gold, potash, and rare earths are increasingly attracting institutional attention. Despite this vast resource base, Central Africa remains relatively underrepresented in private capital allocations—creating a compelling opportunity for investors seeking both frontier growth and exposure to minerals that underpin clean energy, infrastructure, and industrial transformation worldwide.
The Mineral Extractive Sector as a Driver of Central African Economies
Mining is a cornerstone of national income and economic growth across Central Africa, serving as a primary source of revenue, export earnings, and foreign direct investment (FDI). Key impacts include:
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Contribution to GDP and Fiscal Revenue:
In countries like the DRC, Gabon, and Angola, mining represents 10–30% of GDP and accounts for a significant portion of government revenue through royalties, taxes, and state-owned enterprises. For example, cobalt and copper exports in the DRC generate billions in foreign currency inflows annually, underpinning macroeconomic stability. -
Export Earnings and Trade Balance:
Mining is the dominant driver of exports, with minerals such as cobalt, copper, manganese, diamonds, and gold forming the majority of foreign exchange earnings in the region. These inflows stabilize local currencies and fund public spending on infrastructure, health, and education. -
Employment and Local Development:
Large-scale mining operations provide direct employment for thousands, while also stimulating ancillary industries (logistics, construction, energy, services). In frontier markets, this multiplier effect can accelerate urbanization and skills development. -
Attracting Investment and Capital Flows:
Mining projects are capital-intensive, drawing both domestic and international private investment. By providing bankable, long-term revenue streams, the sector attracts private equity, debt financing, and infrastructure capital—catalyzing broader economic activity. -
Industrialization and Diversification Potential:
Revenues from mining can support diversification into processing, manufacturing, and downstream industries, creating value-added sectors beyond raw commodity exports. Countries like Gabon are leveraging manganese and iron ore proceeds to invest in energy and industrial infrastructure.
Looking ahead, the partnership between CAMPEA and Mines & Money is poised to unlock private capital for Central Africa’s local and junior mining companies, bridging the gap between emerging projects and global institutional investors. By fostering investment, governance, and sustainable growth, this collaboration will continue to accelerate frontier-market development, generate measurable impact, and deliver long-term value for both investors and local communities.
For LPs and GPs, this makes mining in Central Africa a dual proposition: it is both a direct source of financial returns through mining-related deals and a strategic macroeconomic hedge, as strong mining sectors underpin government budgets, currency stability, and the broader investment climate.
