"The entire world is looking closely at the DRC, scanning for opportunities in the green energy space. Though the country is an amazing place with extremely rich resources, work conditions can be hard. We are enthusiastic to be part of emerging opportunities."
FOUNDER AND CEO, TRIPLE FLAG PRECIOUS METALS CORP.
"Conventional financing tends to be inconsistent or unreliable at various points of the cycle, and mines need to be built on their own unique schedules. This requires more patient, long-term knowledgeable capital."
"Our primary goal is to keep our eye on the ball in terms of delivering Media Luna on time, on schedule and on budget. However, we also want to diversify away from single asset risk."
VICE PRESIDENT ONTARIO OPERATIONS, AGNICO EAGLE MINES
"Our asset base across Ontario and Québec is very robust, so much so, that we are now the third largest gold producer in the world, and we are producing in some of the safest jurisdictions."
"New orebodies are more complex to exploit and are situated at greater depths. This creates new challenges because the temperature underground increases as mines go deeper. "
"In 2022, Massachusetts received 25% of all biopharma VC funding in the US. We are seeing new clusters emerge outside the traditional hubs of Kendall Square and Boston."
AMERICAS INDUSTRY MARKET LEADER, HEALTH SCIENCES & WELLNESS, EY USA
"We are going to help the industry digitalize, prepare for the innovation deficit due to expiring patents and improve strategies that lead to better M&A opportunities."
The pre-release edition of Africa Energy 2024 comprises analysis based on over 80 interviews with ministers and leading executives from IOCs, NOCs, independents, associations, investors and service providers, to provide an in-depth and holistic view of sub-Saharan Africa’s ever-evolving energy sector.