Mining | Private Equity Africa News

Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has sealed an approximately $153.7 million debt deal to back a South Africa-based mining company that produces...

BlackRock backs miner after 188% value rise

Deals May 15, 2026

BlackRock has bought a stake in a South Africa-based company that is focused on the metals and mining space. The investor is backing Sibanye-Stillwater, acquiring...

Lion exits at $130m after borrower default

Deals May 13, 2026

Lion Capital has exited its Morocco-based mining company to a specialist private equity investor, in a deal valued at approximately $130 million. The investor...

Duo in $16m mining buyout deal

Deals April 7, 2026

Two players have signed an approximately $16.4 million (R275 million) mezzanine debt deal to back a South Africa-based mining services company through a management...

UK investor in $305m mining buyout

Deals December 3, 2025

A UK-based investor has backed a Côte d’Ivoire-based diversified industrials holding company to partially fund a $305 million mining buyout. Appian Capital Advisory is backing...

GP attracts $100m from LP for mining fund

Funds September 8, 2025

A GP has attracted $100 million from a new LP to its sidecar vehicle, backing strategies across natural resources in emerging markets – with...

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