Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform

What Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform does

Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP) is a Dubai-headquartered, privately held industrial platform dedicated to developing mining and downstream mineral processing assets across Africa, with a stated portfolio of 12+ mineral assets and 4 processing facilities spanning 9 African countries plus selective holdings in Australia and Colombia. The company's core product is a vertically integrated mining-to-processing chain covering gold (Baomahun in Sierra Leone, Minkebe and Mboumi in Gabon, Gabonese Gold Refinery), bauxite and planned alumina (Minim Martap in Cameroon), manganese ore and ferroalloys (Nouvelle Gabon Mining in Gabon), colored gemstones (Fura Gems in Mozambique, Colombia, Madagascar, Australia), and battery metals copper and lithium (Prospect Resources in Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe). A2MP pairs these operating assets with enabling infrastructure including hybrid solar/HFO/battery power systems, closed-loop water and dry-stack tailings design, IFC-aligned ESIA assessments, and an MRV partnership with Okala for environmental monitoring.

The platform's business model combines equity investment in mining operators with strategic offtake agreements, commodity sales into global markets, and processing fees from in-country refining. Capital is sourced primarily from development finance institutions, including a USD 300 million commitment from FEDA (the impact investment arm of Afreximbank) in November 2025, alongside Africa Finance Corporation, Fundo Soberano de Angola, and other institutional partners. Go-to-market is enterprise and B2B: A2MP targets African governments seeking industrial diversification, mining operators requiring capital and processing infrastructure, DFIs seeking ESG-aligned African mining exposure, and downstream global manufacturers serving EV, battery, and solar panel supply chains.

A2MP's go-to-market motion relies on direct institutional partnerships and DFI relationships rather than broad commercial sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through a combination of mining asset appreciation, offtake agreements, and the sale of processed commodities. With first gold pour and first bauxite production both targeted for 2026, the company is positioned at the transition from a development-stage platform to an operating processing business, expecting to drive USD 2 billion in annual GDP impact and create 11,000+ direct jobs across its portfolio over time.

Name

Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform

Legal name

A2MP

Website

https://a2mp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

A2MP is a Dubai-headquartered pan-African industrial platform that invests in and operates mining and mineral processing assets across 9 African countries, running 12+ mineral projects and 4 processing facilities covering gold, bauxite, manganese, copper, lithium, and gemstones for downstream EV, battery, and industrial buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining and Metals Processing

NAICS

Other Metal Ore Mining (212290), Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining (212230), Metal Ore Mining (2122)

SIC

Metal Mining (1000), Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Processing Plant Design & EPCM (Flowsheet Development, Piloting & Scale-up) (IMAKALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Development & Processing EPC (Critical Minerals) (IMAKAFAM), Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout) (IMAKAOAE), Mining & Mineral Processing Facility Construction (IMAFADAE), Health, Safety & Risk Engineering (Process Safety, HAZOP/HAZID, Emergency Systems) (IMAKAOAO)

Keywords

• Mineral processing services
• Mining asset development
• Ferroalloy smelting
• Bauxite alumina refining
• Critical minerals supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Mining Asset Development and Investment Returns: A2MP develops and holds stakes in mining assets across Africa, generating returns through appreciation of mineral reserves, production revenues, and strategic exit pathways including public listings or sales to mining majors and EV/battery manufacturers.
2. Mineral Processing and Refining Services: Revenue generated from processing minerals closer to extraction sites, delivering cost savings of up to 25% on alumina compared to Asian processing while creating value-added refined products for global industries.
3. Offtake Agreements: Strategic offtake agreements with mining partners for processed minerals and refined products, securing supply chains and revenue streams across gold, manganese, bauxite, copper, and gemstones.
4. Mineral Sales and Commodity Trading: Sale of mined and processed minerals including gold, manganese ore, ferroalloys, bauxite, gemstones (rubies, emeralds, sapphires), and battery metals (copper, lithium) to global markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP) is a pan-African industrial platform that develops, holds stakes in, and operates mining assets and processing facilities across 11+ countries, transforming raw minerals into refined products. The platform controls a portfolio of 12+ mineral assets and 4 processing facilities covering gold, bauxite, manganese, coloured gemstones, copper, lithium, and iron ore. Its core function is shifting Africa from raw mineral exports to local processing and value-added manufacturing for global supply chains including electric vehicles, batteries, and solar panels.

Product overview

Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP) is a pan-African industrial platform dedicated to responsible mining and value-added processing and transformation. The platform operates a portfolio of 12+ mineral assets and 4 processing facilities across 9 African countries. Its core portfolio includes: the Baomahun Gold Project in Sierra Leone (construction/development), Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon (production/exploration), Manganese Ore and Alloys operations in Gabon (production), Coloured Gemstones Mines spanning Mozambique, Colombia, Australia, and Madagascar (production/exploration), Mumbezhi Copper and Lithium Projects in Zambia, Namibia, and Zimbabwe (exploration), and Minkebe/Mboumi Projects in Gabon (exploration). The platform also includes the Gabonese Gold Refinery as a key processing asset. A2MP's strategy focuses on shifting Africa from raw mineral exports to local processing and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baomahun Gold Project A transformational gold exploration and development project in Sierra Leone designed to be the country's first large-scale commercial gold mine, featuring a 2.5 MTPA processing plant and gold smelting facilities under construction at Kangari hills. Expected to produce 147 Koz average annual gold over 12.5-year mine life with first gold pour set for 2026.
• Minim Martap Bauxite Project A globally significant high-grade bauxite project in Cameroon operated by Canyon Resources through its CAMALCO subsidiary, with mineral resources of 1,027 MT grading 45.3% Al2O3 and ore reserves of 108.9 MT grading 51.1% Al2O3. Plans 6.4 MTPA bauxite production over 20-year mine life and integration with a future alumina refinery for local transformation and aluminum industry development.
• Manganese Ore and Alloys Manganese ore mining and processing operations by Nouvelle Gabon Mining (NGM) in Gabon, operating two mines (Franceville and Okandja) with combined processing capacity of 2 MTPA, positioning NGM among the top 10 global manganese producers. Includes construction of a 2x22.5 MVA ferroalloy smelter to produce ferromanganese and silicomanganese for in-country value addition.
• Coloured Gemstones Mines Fura Gems operates mining licences for rubies in Mozambique, emeralds in Colombia (Coscuez Emerald Mine), and sapphires in Australia and Madagascar. First and only producer of all three major coloured gemstones globally, holding 9 mining licences covering 581 km2 with full Mine-to-Market traceability. Mined Estrela de Fura, the world's largest gem-quality ruby, sold for USD 34.8 million.
• Mumbezhi Copper Project and Lithium Projects Prospect Resources' exploration and development assets focused on electrification and battery metals across sub-Saharan Africa, including the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia's Central African Copperbelt (107.2 MT at 0.5% Cu over 356 km2), Step Aside Lithium Project in Zimbabwe, and Omaruru Lithium Project in Namibia.
• Minkebe and Mboumi Projects Alpha Centauri Mining's (ACM) iron ore and gold exploration and production projects in Gabon, including the Minkebe iron ore/gold exploration project and the Mboumi alluvial gold project. Includes the Gabonese Gold Refinery, the first gold refinery in Gabon and Central Africa, established in the GSEZ Nkok special economic zone near Libreville with annual refining capacity of 7-10 MT of gold.
• Gabonese Gold Refinery The first gold refinery in Gabon and Central Africa, established by Alpha Centauri Mining in the GSEZ Nkok special economic zone approximately 27 km from Libreville, with annual refining capacity of 7-10 MT of gold. Operates as a key processing asset supporting regional gold production and refining.

Quantifiable outcome

• USD 2 billion in annual GDP impact expected across Africa
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Canyon ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanyon Resources, through its in-country subsidiary CAMALCO, partnered with A2MP on the Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon. The project is entering a decisive phase that could test the country's ability to transform its mining sector. A2MP provides strategic platform support for this globally significant high-grade bauxite deposit covering 981 km2 with mineral resources of 1,027 MT grading 45.3% Al2O3. The project plans local alumina refinery integration for in-country transformation.
• FG GoldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFG Gold is developing the Baomahun Gold Project in Sierra Leone, set to be the first large-scale commercial gold mine in the country. A2MP is a sponsor of this transformational project expected to contribute 9-10% of Sierra Leone's GDP and create 900 jobs. The project features a 2.5 MTPA processing plant and hybrid solar/HFO power system, with first gold pour set for 2026. Strong support received from FSDEA, AFC, and Afreximbank for project development.
• Nouvelle Gabon Mining (NGM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNouvelle Gabon Mining is a leading producer of manganese ore in Gabon and operates 2 mines (Franceville and Okandja) with combined processing capacity of 2 MTPA, positioning NGM among the top 10 global manganese producers. A2MP supports NGM's growth strategy including construction of a 2x22.5 MVA ferroalloy smelter for in-country processing. NGM also explores for manganese in Bafoula and Mounana permits to expand resources and support downstream facilities.
• Fura GemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFura Gems is the first and only producer of all three major coloured gemstones (rubies, emeralds, sapphires) and is included in A2MP's portfolio of mining assets. Fura Gems holds 9 mining licences covering 581 km2 in Mozambique's ruby-producing belt, operates the significant Coscuez Emerald Mine in Colombia, and has sapphire mines in Australia. The company mined the world's largest gem-quality ruby ( Estrela de Fura ) sold for record USD 34.8 million. Fura Gems is a Mine-to-Market player with complete provenance traceability.
• Prospect ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProspect Resources is an exploration and development company focused on electrification and battery metals across sub-Saharan Africa, included in A2MP's portfolio. The Mumbezhi Copper Project covers 356 km2 in the Central African Copperbelt with initial mineral resources of 107.2 MT at 0.5% Cu. Prospect also owns Step Aside Lithium Project in Zimbabwe and Omaruru Lithium Project in Namibia. The company has proven track record having sold Arcadia Lithium Project to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt for approximately USD 378 million for 87% stake.
• Alpha Centauri Mining (ACM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpha Centauri Mining is a leading gold exploration and production company in Gabon that established the first gold refinery in Central Africa. A2MP includes ACM's Minkebe iron ore and gold exploration project and Mboumi alluvial gold project in its portfolio. The Gabonese Gold Refinery in GSEZ Nkok has annual refining capacity of 7-10 MT of gold, approximately 27 km from Libreville. ACM generates significant local employment and supports Life after Mine initiatives.
• CrossBoundary EnergysupportingTechnology or IntegrationCrossBoundary Energy provides solar power for the FG Gold project, enabling sustainable mining operations through a hybrid power supply system. This partnership supports A2MP's commitment to powering projects with renewables and reducing carbon footprints by localising processing.
• OkalasupportingTechnology or IntegrationOkala is an MRV (Measurable, Reportable, Verifiable) solutions provider supporting A2MP's environmental impact monitoring and mitigation efforts. The partnership enables biodiversity monitoring and helps track environmental performance across mining and processing operations, supporting A2MP's sustainability framework aligned with IFC Performance Standards.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• First Quantum Minerals: Major copper miner with significant Zambian (Central African Copperbelt) operations. Comparable to A2MP's Mumbezhi Copper Project in similar geology and its processing-focused investment thesis.
• Ivanhoe Mines: Developer of major African copper and battery metals assets (Kamoa-Kakula in DRC) with significant DFI and strategic investor backing. Comparable to A2MP in its focus on large-scale African mineral asset development and partnership-driven project financing.
• Endeavour Mining: Largest senior gold producer focused on West Africa with multiple operating mines. Comparable to A2MP in its pan-African gold exposure, with operations in Sierra Leone-like jurisdictions and similar cost-driven margin strategies.
• Sibanye-Stillwater: Diversified miner with substantial African (Southern Africa) precious and battery metals exposure. Comparable to A2MP in its multi-commodity African platform approach and processing/downstream integration ambitions.
• ERG Africa: Eurasian Resources Group's African operations produce copper, cobalt, and other battery/critical minerals, often in partnership with DFIs. Comparable to A2MP in its critical minerals focus, DFI-style financing, and integrated mine-to-metal positioning.

Emerging players

• Prospect Resources: Lithium and copper exploration/development company with African assets (Mumbezhi, Step Aside) — also an A2MP portfolio company. Comparable as an emerging battery metals developer in similar African jurisdictions.
• Rainbow Rare Earths: Emerging rare earths producer focused on African assets (Phalaborwa, Zimbabwe). Comparable to A2MP as an emerging African critical minerals platform, with similar processing-from-resource thesis but in a narrower commodity niche.
• Canyon Resources: Developer of the Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon — a direct portfolio company of A2MP. Comparable as an emerging bauxite developer at similar project stage and African jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• Barrick Gold: One of the world's largest gold miners with major African assets including Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali and Kibali in DRC. Comparable to A2MP's gold exposure and African mine development model, though as a senior incumbent rather than emerging platform.
• Anglo American: Global diversified miner with substantial African (South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe) operations across platinum, diamonds, iron ore, and copper. Overlaps with A2MP's diversified African commodity exposure and processing infrastructure investment, though at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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