The pipeline of critical minerals projects has never been longer. But the gap between a viable project and a financed one remains stubbornly wide.
Capital is available, it’s just not flowing fast enough, or to the right places. Early-stage mining projects carry a risk profile that most institutional investors are not set up to absorb. Infrastructure is absent, policy frameworks are inconsistent, and the road from discovery to production stretches beyond a decade. At the same time, rising sustainability expectations are adding cost and complexity that can deter rather than attract capital.
This webinar brings together financial institutions and mining companies to explore what it actually takes to move critical minerals investment from intention to action.
We’ll discuss…
- The structural barriers that keep credible projects stuck at the development stage.
- How financial institutions are building frameworks to evaluate and de-risk critical minerals investments.
- The role of blended finance, development banks and public-private mechanisms in mobilising private capital.
- Sustainability performance as a bankability asset: how responsible sourcing credentials are factoring into investment decisions.
- What mining companies and project developers need to demonstrate to get deals across the line.
The panel
With over ten years of experience in corporate finance, project finance, and investment management, Marie Gerbier is passionate about advancing the energy transition and creating positive impact.
Olga joined BHP over 21 years ago. From business development to portfolio management, this executive leader carries plenty of experience within the commodities sector.
Jessica works at the intersection of sustainability, investment decision-making, and operational improvement, helping investors and companies assess and manage environmental and social risks across global operations and supply chains.
Principal Banker, Natural Resources
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Eirini Konstantinou is Principal Banker, Natural Resources at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), where she works on structuring and financing projects across the mining and metals sector.
