Delivering growth through sustainable development

Financing new mines is and always has been a risky business. Long project timelines, price volatility, navigating political conditions, ESG risks and more are now colliding with rising interest rates and fears of a global economic downturn.

Strengthening trade and investment ties with Africa is back on the agenda in Washington, DC, but skeptics argue that they have seen it all before: a US administration expressing interest in Africa, only to be followed by several successive administrations who completely overlook the region.

Countries that need biodiversity protection the most tend to be the ones least able to finance the means to effect change. Africa, a complex and abundant continent, exemplifies this reality: Despite its natural wealth, there is little economic prosperity.

As Angola seeks to diversify and grow its economy, its oil & gas sector emerges as the leading catalyst.

Among its many intricately interlinked challenges, Africa faces burgeoning cities and increasing numbers of rural mouths to feed.

In the world of shifting geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the push for mineral & metal security is changing the way governments, regulators, sector participants and lenders evaluate foreign investment.

Debt Explorer | Slowdowns in US IPO, high yield and syndicated loan markets have revived US convertible bond issuance as borrowers seek out cheaper debt due to rising interest rates