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The continent is central to the future of global energy and commodities, with essential reserves that will power the shift toward cleaner and more resilient systems. We support the transformation from raw material export to strategic leadership in refining, processing, and advanced trade by enabling smarter asset strategies, efficient market access, and sustainable growth through integrated technology, deep market intelligence, and expert insight.
- We help you make data-driven decisions to develop local content policies, industrial strategies, and sustainable energy transitions.
- Enhance transparency and ensure compliance with mining and energy sector regulations.
- Plan and develop infrastructure such as refining hubs, power grids, and industrial clusters.
- Engage with regional trade blocs (AfCFTA, ECOWAS, SADC, EAC) to facilitate intra-African trade of refined materials and finished products
- Gain end-to-end supply chain visibility, connecting local raw material producers with refineries.
- Access market intelligence and pricing forecasts to navigate volatile global markets.
- Transition to renewable energy sources to optimise operations and reduce costs.
- Blockchain and digital ledger integration for transparent resource tracking.
- Build localised supply chains to reduce reliance on imports and enhance resilience.
- Advisory on local beneficiation policies ensuring in-country processing of raw materials.
- Integrate renewable energy solutions for efficient and sustainable operations.
- Streamline sourcing strategies through demand forecasting and procurement automation.
- Integration of renewable energy to support sustainable mining and refining.
- Identify industrial and consumer energy needs to target investments effectively.
- Optimise grids for decentralised power generation in refining and processing hubs.
- Connect with industrial off-takers through investment matchmaking services.
- Assess investment risks using data-driven insights to ensure policy and project stability.
- Develop innovative investment models, including Public-Private Partnerships, (PPP) for financing critical projects.
- Track Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance to align with sustainable finance principles.
- Risk analysis and mitigation strategies for long-term economic sustainability.
- We support the development of structured commodity trading frameworks and exchanges.
- Provide market intelligence on trade risks and secure transaction strategies.
- Deliver insights on hedging mechanisms and price fluctuation management.
- Enhance supply chain transparency with digital tracking and analytics tools.
- Access new market opportunities by linking your business to industrial buyers and export markets.
- Benefit from knowledge-sharing on mineral processing and energy innovation.
- Secure financing and integrate into supply chains with bulk buyers and industry leaders.
- Facilitating Access to Centres of Excellence for asset and resource management,
At Acorn & Partners, we combine sector expertise with a global network spanning governments, financial institutions, commodity traders, and technology providers. Our team brings decades of experience in delivering insight-led solutions across the resource and energy landscape.
For more information on our solutions, reach out to our dedicated business development and customer success teams.