Deploy Capital.
Build Shared Prosperity.
Africa holds the minerals the world urgently needs. National policies across the continent are shifting to require local ownership and value retention.
Investment Strategy
owned
Target Investment
Focus Minerals
+ other minerals opportunistically
Africa
producing region for Gold globally
of new Copper discoveries globally
of global exploration capital flows
What Sets Us Apart
Mezzanine structure
Combines equity, subordinated debt and other instruments tailored to each company’s needs
African-led ownership & capital
Prioritizes African anchor investors for the fund, as well as African ownership in every company
Proprietary deal access
Draws on 30+ years of relationships and trust that foreign platforms cannot replicate
Responsible mining
Adheres to rigorous governance standards and integrates community engagement, safety, and artisanal miner formalization
Owner Support
Builds operational capacity and investor-readiness
Value
Chain
Supports on-site processing, local procurement, and infrastructure co-investment
For Investors
Interested in investing?
Request access to fund materials or contact us to learn more.
For Mining Partners
Running an African-led mine?
Learn how AMF partners with African mining entrepreneurs.
Africa Mining Fund
We back African-led mine owners ready to grow.
The Gap We Close
Strong African mining operators face a financing gap that has nothing to do with the quality of their assets. Development finance is slow. Banks want fast repayment. Equity stakes dilute founders. And global capital lacks the bandwidth to evaluate dispersed African opportunities. Africa Mining Fund is the bridge: fairly priced capital structured for mining, from a team that understands the terrain.
What We Finance
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Who We Look For
African-led
Majority African ownership or significant minority with voting control. Founder-led or African-anchored. Operationally independent.
Permitted to operate
Valid concessions, licenses, and permits. Clear authority to operate the asset.
Operational or near-production
Producing, in construction, or with a credible near-term production pathway. Not pre-feasibility.
Governance and reporting capacity
Functional financial controls, audited or auditable accounts, willingness to meet institutional reporting standards.
Responsible practices
A track record or clear plan on community engagement, environmental stewardship, and labor practices.
Growth plan
A defined use for capital: production ramp, expansion, downstream integration, or strategic acquisition.
Phase 1:
Engage
Get to know
Initial conversation, mutual fit assessment, and NDA. We share detailed terms and process documentation under confidentiality.
Phase 2: Evaluate & Structure
Build the deal
Information exchange, indicative term sheet, due diligence (technical, financial, legal, responsible investment), then close.
Phase 3: Partner & Grow
Multi-year partnership
Capital deployment, operational support, governance, and a clear path to growth, exit, or owner buyback on your terms.
Africa Mining Fund
African Leadership. Institutional Credibility.
Leadership
The Africa Mining Fund is managed by Ibi International Ventures, led by a team with institutional roots in international finance, development economics, and African markets.
Africa Mining Fund
Responsible Investing
Our Approach
We integrate responsible investment criteria throughout theinvestment lifecycle, from initial due diligence through portfolio monitoring.We hold companies to rigorous performance standards and work actively withmanagement teams to improve practices over time.
Governance
Robust governance, transparent reporting, and regulatory compliance required at entry, strengthened over time.
Communities
Local employment, health and safety, artisanal minerengagement, and community benefit assessed on every investment.
Environment
Credible plans for land restoration, water management, andresponsible extraction required from day one.
Africa Mining Fund
Request Fund Materials
Request Fund Materials
Qualified institutional investors may request access to fund documentation and investment materials. A member of the team will follow up directly.