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Our Solutions: Delivering Strategic, High-Impact Results

We provide solutions that help you meet your strategic objectives with specialised expertise in emerging markets and advanced analytics to optimise outcomes.

Our Services

As a trusted strategic partner, we work closely with governments, businesses, and investors to unlock value at every stage of the integrated resource value chain.

Through our holistic approach, we combine advanced commodity data analytics, trade risk management, financial structuring expertise, and strategic partnerships to empower African and international clients. We enable them to build resilient, scalable, and sustainable resource economies by delivering tailored, high-impact solutions that create long-term value.

A&P Advisory

Our in-house experts, supported by custom-sourced freelance consultants provide single-project or ongoing advisory support across the cross-commodities industry, with a focus on African development. We help you navigate critical themes relevant to your research and consulting needs.

A&P Insights

This is an innovative video survey tool that provides fast and convenient qualitative insights. Simply create your question set, send it to our team, and receive video answers from industry experts within hours.

A&P Calls

When standard insights fall short, dive deeper with high-quality one-on-one conversations. Our A&P virtual call platform simplifies connecting with top industry professionals from our custom-sourced expert pool.

Our Services

As a trusted strategic partner, we work closely with governments, businesses, and investors to unlock value at every stage of the integrated resource value chain.

Through our holistic approach, we combine advanced commodity data analytics, trade risk management, financial structuring expertise, and strategic partnerships to empower African and international clients. We enable them to build resilient, scalable, and sustainable resource economies by delivering tailored, high-impact solutions that create long-term value.

1. Strategic Asset Valuation & Resource Mapping

- Comprehensive asset audits to determine the true value of national resources.

- Geospatial mapping & AI-driven analytics to assess reserves and optimise extraction strategies.

- Real-time data integration for ongoing monitoring and performance optimisation.

2. Technology & Systems Selection for Resource Optimisation

- Selection & deployment of extraction, refining & processing technologies suited to local conditions.

- Blockchain & digital ledger integration for transparent resource tracking.

- Automated monitoring & predictive maintenance systems for mining & refining operations.

3. Regulatory & Policy Alignment for Maximum Value Capture

- Development of transparent national resource policies ensuring fair value retention.

- Design of legal frameworks to support sustainable & ethical extraction practices.

- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration into national resource strategies.

4. Supply Chain & Logistics Optimisation

- Building resilient logistics networks for seamless transport of raw & processed materials.

- Infrastructure assessment to identify bottlenecks & inefficiencies.

-Digital tracking & analytics integration for enhanced supply chain visibility.

5. Investment & Financing Models for Asset Monetisation

- Structuring of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for strategic investment.

- Development of resource-backed financing models leveraging in-country reserves.

- Risk analysis & mitigation strategies for long-term economic sustainability.

6. Economic Partnerships & Financial Sponsor Evaluation

- Facilitating joint ventures & partnerships with international investors, development banks, and sovereign funds.

- Evaluating potential investors & financial sponsors for alignment with intra-African economic objectives.

- Negotiating value-maximising agreements ensuring fair wealth distribution.

- Assessing infrastructure investment opportunities that support local industrialisation.

7. Trade & Risk Management

- Development of national & regional commodity trading capabilities, including structured commodity exchanges.

- Advisory on trade risk & credit policies ensuring secure transactions in physical & financial markets.

- Advisory on hedging mechanisms & derivatives strategies to mitigate price fluctuations.

- Establishing national reserves & stabilisation funds to counter market volatility.

8. Commodity Data Management & Analysis

- Developing commodity forward pricing models at various locations.

- Assessing price basis, transportation costs & potential up-price for refined products.

- Integrating global & local market intelligence for real-time decision-making.

- Multi-year strategic planning for long-term resource value optimisation.

9. Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer



- Research institutions & industry partnerships for research on sustainable resource utilisation.

- Implementing training & upskilling programs for industry professionals.- Establishing centers of excellence for asset & resource management.

10. Downstream & Value-Added Industry Development



- Advisory on local beneficiation policies ensuring intra-African processing of raw materials.

- Feasibility studies on building local manufacturing & industrial ecosystems.

- Support for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) fostering resource-based industries.

Data and Analytics

Gain access to reliable fundamental data on the critical minerals and renewable energy industry in Africa. Our platform provides regional coverage, industry trends, M&A activity insights, historical data, and supply-demand fundamentals including geographical maps of key critical minerals locations and mining assets

Conferences

Build networks and grow your business at Acorn & Partners industry conferences and events. Connect with leaders, stakeholders from across your industry and hear from high-profile speakers on the issues, technologies and trends driving today’s dynamic critical minerals and renewable energy sector in Africa.

Renewables Energy

We provide guidance to governments and stakeholders on cost-effective technologies for harnessing Africa’s abundant renewable resources. Our aim is to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change while fostering economic growth, industrial development, and improving the quality of life for Africans through access to affordable renewable energy.

Contact Us

For more information on our solutions, reach out to our dedicated business development and customer success teams.

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