Africa Critical Minerals Forum

Connecting African critical minerals companies with U.S. capital markets

The energy transition runs through Africa. The minerals behind batteries, grids, and defense supply chains are concentrated on the continent, while the capital to develop them is concentrated in U.S. markets. The Africa Critical Minerals Forum convenes African government leaders, mining executives, and New York capital markets practitioners at that intersection.

The 2026 Forum — New York

“From Mine to Markets: Financing Africa's Critical Minerals Through U.S. Capital” took place on September 23, 2026, at The St. Regis New York during UN General Assembly week. Hosted by MSM Group and organized by AUM Advisors, the invitation-only forum brought together African heads of state, senior government officials, development finance leaders, and U.S. capital markets advisors.

Featured Participants

  • H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud — President of the Federal Republic of Somalia

  • HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, CON — 16th Emir of Kano; former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (2009–2014)

  • Dr. Mansur Muhtar — Chairman, Bank of Industry (Nigeria); former Vice President, Islamic Development Bank; former Minister of Finance, Federal Republic of Nigeria

  • Dr. Issa Faye — Director General, Global Practices and Partnerships, IsDB

  • Dr. Gracelin Baskaran — CSIS

  • Amaka Anku — Eurasia Group

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Updates at africacriticalmineralsforum.com. For speaking and sponsorship inquiries, contact AUM Advisors.

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