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Africa: Appian envisages US$2 billion of mining investment, with Senegal among markets under review

LE BRIEF • 2026-10-29

The specialist fund envisages about US$2 billion for Africa over 12–24 months within a US$5–7 billion global programme. Senegal is among markets being assessed, with no national allocation or definitive investment announced.

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LE BRIEF — Thursday, 29 October 2026 edition By the LE BRIEF newsroom Country : Africa Source publication: 28 October 2026 Event : Statements made on 27 October 2026 and reported by Reuters on 28 October. Portrait supplied for the Appian Capital Advisory report and the statements of its CEO, Michael Scherb. Appian Capital Advisory envisages deploying approximately US$2 billion in Africa’s mining sector over the next 12–24 months. CEO Michael Scherb outlined the prospect in statements made on 27 October and reported by Reuters the following day. Globally, the group plans to deploy US$5–7 billion over the same period. The intention comes as African countries seek financing to develop resources and strengthen production capacity. Senegal among the markets being assessed Appian regards Morocco, Namibia and Botswana as particularly attractive. It is also assessing opportunities in Senegal, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritania, with investment interests including gold, copper, zinc and strategic minerals. For Senegal, the comments signal interest from a specialist investor. However, no specific amount has been allocated to the country within the African envelope. The stated interest therefore does not mean a definitive investment has already been signed there. Predictable rules are central to decisions Scherb emphasises regulatory stability. Taxation, permitting and local participat...