Transformers

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our series on Liberia's Climate Finance and Carbon Markets with the Special Envoy on Climate Action and CEO of the Carbon Market Authority, Hon. Jeanine Cooper. We're also joined by Senior Advisor to the President of Liberia on Investment Financing and Development, Christian Dunbar. The second instalment of this series looks at how Gabon, a C...

Send us Fan Mail We start a new 6 part Series on Climate Finance and Carbon Trading for Republic of Liberia. This series will explain what climate finance and carbon trading mean for Liberia’s economy, communities, and environment — through relatable stories, African precedents, and future-facing dialogue. When we think about money, we think about dollars, trade, and gold. But there’s a new kind o...

Send us Fan Mail In this special AFNIS 2025 preview episode, we are joined by 5 individuals who represent a cross section of Liberia's economy;  Hon. William S. Hines, Deputy Minister For Operations Ministry of Mines and Energy Christian Dunbar, Senior Advisor to President of the Republic of Liberia on Investment, Trade & Development,  Hon. Jeanine M. Cooper, Special Envoy for Climate Act...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing our coverage on the innovative Africans for Africa Initiative, in this episode, we sit down with the Africans for Africa fund advisory board member, and President of WIM Namibia, Zenzi Awases. One of the first women in Namibia to study geology in her home country, Zenzi discovered diamonds and brought two areas into production from initially discovering them. We documen...

Send us Fan Mail We bring you a special episode this week. The Transformers Team hosted a sideline event at the African Development Bank's #AFDBAM2025 annual meetings.  Africa's substantial mineral wealth presents a significant opportunity for economic transformation and industrialization across the continent. However, a critical barrier to realizing this potential is the limited access...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Tim Tokun, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Africans for Africa In this thought-provoking episode of the AFNIS Transformers Podcast, we sit down with Tim Tokun, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Africans for Africa Initiative - a bold movement that’s flipping the script on mining development in Africa. Africans for Africa isn’t just about raising funds - it’s about...

Send us Fan Mail ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles are no longer optional—they are a strategic necessity for mining companies aiming for long-term success. This special episode of the Transformers podcast is the first in a series leading up to the AFNIS summit 2025. This episode features long-time #AFNIS supporter, Segilola Resources Operating Ltd., taking a deep dive into org...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of Transformer's starts with a conversation with the Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, an intra-African organisation formed earlier this year to facilitate international cooperation in the minerals and mining sector among member African nations. This episodes topics include the purpose and functions of the AMSG, their founding members, initiati...

Send us Fan Mail With a career that includes facilitating transactions exceeding USD 5 billion across various sectors and developing landmark, award-winning deals, we are joined on this episode by Mr. Adeniran Aderogba, Founder of CLG Securities.  Mr. Aderogba shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of financing projects in Africa. We delve into the innovative approaches that CLG Sec...

Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, we're joined by Abubakar Sadiq Omar, the esteemed Managing Director of Steron Mining Company Ltd. With over a decade of experience in the mining industry, Abubakar has played a pivotal role in steering Steron towards success and innovation since its inception in 2007. Under his leadership, Steron has become synonymous with excellence in exploration, lic...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're joined by Ishaq Bolarinwa the CEO of Anfani Ltd, an entrepreneur with a rich background in engineering, project management, and business development within the energy sector. After working with industry giants like ExxonMobil and Chevron, Ishaq ventured into entrepreneurship, co-founding Anfani, a groundbreaking renewable energy brokerage platform focused on...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're thrilled to have Mark Kenwright join us, a seasoned Exploration geologist with over 28 years of experience in the mining industry. Mark's extensive career spans various countries and continents, overseeing projects in Mozambique, Mali, Guinea, Nigeria, the UK, Iran, and beyond. With a remarkable track record, Mark has authored JORC compliant report...

Send us Fan Mail In this deep dive into AFNIS, Suleiman Zakari, Partner & Director of CORE & AFNIS, shares invaluable insights into the summit's origins, evolution, and overarching goals.  From discussing the role of CORE to exploring AFNIS's unique approach and its emphasis on deal-making for economic development, energy transition, and sustainable growth, this episode offers a...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode,  we enjoy a compelling conversation recorded for the Nigeria Investment Trade Event in London. Dr. Abbas, delves into the fascinating realm of Nigeria's Natural Gas potential for hydrogen. As the world navigates the transition to cleaner energy solutions, Nigeria's role in harnessing the power of natural gas for hydrogen production takes cent...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we explored Omid Ameri's journey from banking to the mining sector, Woodcross' journey into Uganda, their mining assets and refinery project.  As well as the recent legislation banning the export of Uganda's tin concentrates, finally we have a discussion on the sustainable development practices implemented by Woodcross Resources. Support...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode of "AFNIS Transformers," we explore the potential of wind power as a catalyst for sustainable energy development in Africa.  Our featured guest, Uchenna Ibe, a chartered engineer and renewable energy expert, shares insights from his 15-year journey, spanning global clean energy leaders like Iberdrola and RWE to his current role at Saudi Aramco....