(MENAFN- Concept PR) 19 November 2025 – The Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP) has secured a $300 million strategic investment from the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the impact investment arm of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This investment marks a decisive step toward Africa’s industrial transformation, strengthening the continent’s capacity to process its own mineral wealth and advancing sustainable economic development.

Unlocking Africa’s Mineral and Metal Value Chain

A2MP’s mission is to help shift Africa from a raw material exporter to a value-adding industrial powerhouse. By scaling responsible extraction, processing, and refining infrastructure across key mineral corridors, A2MP aims to capture a greater share of the value chain within the continent— a goal that lies at the heart of Africa’s economic sovereignty and sustainable development ambitions.

FEDA’s investment underscores a forward looking and growing wave of African institutional confidence in homegrown industrial champions. As Afreximbank’s impact investment arm, FEDA plays a central role in bridging Africa’s long-standing industrial financing gap, by backing companies that create value and make multilevel impact on the continent. Its partnership with A2MP reflects a strategic commitment to position Africa as a global leader in responsible mineral development and signals that Africa’s financial institutions are leading the charge in financing the continent’s next industrial revolution.

A2MP, The Pioneering Platform for Local Transformation and Impactful Value Creation in Africa

With more than 12 mineral assets and 4 processing hubs across 11 countries, A2MP is driving a Pan-African model of integrated mining and processing. From extraction to transformation, A2MP integrates the full value chain and prioritises responsible mining and processing, as well as clean energy integration and local job creation, while adhering to the highest global sustainability benchmarks.

More than a mining operator, A2MP is a structuring platform with system-wide impact, setting new standards for sustainable and inclusive mining development :
• +$5 billion in projected GDP impact annually;
• 11,000+ direct jobs to be created;
• Four industrial hubs operational or under development;
• Investments in clean energy integration to power sustainable mining and processing;
• Focus on traceability, ESG compliance and responsible sourcing aligned with global standards.
From gold and bauxite to manganese, iron ore, and gemstones, A2MP’s portfolio spans some of the continent’s most strategic projects:
• Baomahun Gold (Sierra Leone) - the country’s first large-scale gold mine
• Minim Martap Bauxite (Cameroon) – one of Africa’s largest high-grade bauxite deposits, with an alumina refinery under development
• Integrated manganese ore mines and processing facilities (Gabon) - positioning A2MP among the top 10 global manganese producers
• Diverse precious gemstone mines (Mozambique, Madagascar)
• Gold and iron ore projects (Gabon) – strategic projects with a state-of-the-art gold refinery in Gabon
• Several other key assets across Africa.

Laying the Foundation for Africa’s Gold, Critical Minerals, and Battery Precursors Leadership

A2MP is advancing gold production across multiple assets and laying the foundation for what is set to become Africa’s largest gold mining and processing platform, with ambitious near-term targets to produce over 1 million ounces of gold annually.

A2MP is spearheading the development of a green aluminium value chain in Cameroon – encompassing bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, and other downstream facilities – while also driving manganese ore processing and transformation initiatives in Gabon.

Alongside this, A2MP plans to establish tin, tantalum, and copper smelters, creating vital regional capacity for value-added processing. A2MP is also pursuing new processing hubs for silicon metal, rare earths, battery precursors, and other critical minerals.

Through these efforts, A2MP seeks to position itself as a catalyst for Africa’s emergence as a global leader in sustainable mineral development and industrialization.

Gagan Gupta, Founder of A2MP, commented: “FEDA and Afreximbank’s support marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s industrial journey. It’s more than a financial partnership; it is a bold affirmation of our continent’s potential to lead the global value chain in minerals and metals. This strategic investment allows us to scale our fully integrated model of responsible extraction, processing, and transformation, while accelerating the creation of high-value local industries across the continent. Our ambition is clear: to make A2MP the backbone of Africa’s next industrial revolution, to create thousands of jobs, and to deliver lasting impact for communities. With FEDA and Afreximbank as key partners, we are confident in our ability to shift global perceptions of Africa, from a resource-rich continent to a processing and manufacturing powerhouse.”

Dr. George Elombi, President of Afreximbank and Chairman of both the Boards of Directors of Afreximbank and FEDA, commented: “Afreximbank views the development of Africa’s mining sector as a strategic priority for the continent’s long-term industrialization and economic transformation. Our focus is not merely on extracting raw materials, but on enabling the continent to capture far greater value from its natural resource endowment through beneficiation, processing, and integration into global value chains. Our investment in A2MP is central to this vision, as it helps build the infrastructure, capabilities, and partnerships necessary to transform mineral wealth into sustainable growth, quality jobs, and enhanced trade.”

Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of FEDA, commented: “Our investment in A2MP embodies the type of transformative investment that aligns perfectly with our vision for Africa’s mining future. The platform’s model is built on retaining beneficiation and processing within the Continent, ensuring that the real economic value of Africa’s mineral wealth is captured locally. By offering diversified exposure across a broad range of strategic minerals, A2MP stands out as a unique platform capable of building depth across critical value chains while providing resilience and sustainability.”

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