Securing Minerals for the Energy Transition: Finance for Southern Africa

Southern Africa holds nearly 30% of global critical mineral reserves but attracts less than 10% of exploration financing, limiting its role in global supply chains and regional growth. 

This report examines the structural and financial barriers holding back investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals value chains. 

It highlights practical, replicable solutions to de-risk projects, strengthen infrastructure, enable local value addition and position Southern Africa in the global clean energy economy.