Identify
Screen geological and commercial opportunities using local insight and structured assessment.
Our primary business
Mineral opportunity.
Developed responsibly.
Kesko Africa identifies, advances and connects mineral opportunities across some of the continent’s most prospective markets.
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Mining and minerals
From geological potential
to commercial value.
Mining and minerals trade sit at the centre of Kesko Africa Group’s strategy.
We pursue opportunities where regional knowledge, disciplined evaluation and strong partnerships can unlock durable value. Our focus extends from early opportunity assessment and project development to responsible mineral sourcing, quality assurance, logistics and market connection.
We work across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo—markets with distinct geological strengths and growing roles in regional and global supply chains.
Our operating model
An integrated path from
opportunity to market.
Evaluate
Review resource potential, access, market conditions, risk and development requirements.
Develop
Coordinate technical capability, permissions, partnerships and responsible project planning.
Connect
Link verified mineral supply with transparent logistics and appropriate market channels.
Commodity focus
Resources shaping
Africa’s next economy.
Our opportunity pipeline is guided by geology, market fundamentals, responsible sourcing requirements and regional development potential.
AU · 79
Gold
Exploration, project opportunity and responsible mineral trade.
CU · 29
Copper
A foundational metal for electrification and industrial growth.
CO · 27
Cobalt
A critical mineral requiring rigorous and transparent sourcing.
IM · 04
Industrial minerals
Construction and industrial inputs serving fast-growing regional markets.
Commodity focus represents strategic areas of interest and does not, by itself, constitute a statement of reserves, ownership or current production.
Core capabilities
Disciplined across
the value chain.
01Opportunity originationRegional screening, relationship development and commercial assessment.
02Project coordinationStakeholder alignment, technical inputs and development planning.
03Mineral sourcing and tradeCounterparty diligence, documentation and responsible supply relationships.
04Quality and logisticsProduct verification, handling coordination and route-to-market support.
Responsible development
Value that respects
people and place.
Responsible mining is not a separate workstream. It is a condition for durable commercial success. We seek to embed clear expectations throughout opportunity review, partnership selection and project planning.
Our sustainability approach →Health & safety
Protecting workers and communities through disciplined risk management.
Environmental care
Considering water, land, biodiversity and rehabilitation from the outset.
Community value
Supporting local participation, respectful engagement and shared benefit.
Traceability
Strengthening documentation, counterparty diligence and supply transparency.
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