A New Era for Africa's Natural Resources

Unlocking Africa's Mining Future with Data, Digital Intelligence & Strategic Insight

StratMined Advisory is an independent, Africa-led strategic consulting firm specialized in extractive industries and critical minerals. We close the gap between data and decision-making.

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15+

Years in Mining Strategy & Commodities

Integrated Advisory Pillars

30d

Traceability Deployment Timeline

Strategic Intelligence Digital Governance Blockchain Traceability ESG Integration Critical Minerals Capacity Building ASM Formalization Revenue Forecasting Beneficiation Strategy Policy Design Strategic Intelligence Digital Governance Blockchain Traceability ESG Integration Critical Minerals Capacity Building ASM Formalization Revenue Forecasting Beneficiation Strategy Policy Design

"We close the gap between data and decision-making — crafting solutions that drive local value creation, transparent governance, and global competitiveness."

— StratMined Advisory

40%+

of global critical mineral
reserves in Africa

About StratMined

An Independent, Africa-Led Strategic Consulting Firm

StratMined Advisory operates at the intersection of economics, sustainability, strategic intelligence and geopolitics — helping governments, corporations, and development partners unlock the full value of Africa's mineral resources.

Founded by a seasoned expert in mining strategy and commodity markets, we combine international exposure with a deep understanding of African realities to craft tailored, actionable, and inclusive strategies rooted in cultural context, local ownership, and long-term impact.

Strategic Foresight & Market Intelligence

Digital Innovation & Traceability

Sustainability & ESG Integration

Deep African Contexts & Inclusion

Our Integrated Response

Five Pillars for Mining Leadership

Each pillar is powerful on its own — together, they form a decision-ready system for mining leadership.

Pillar 1

Strategic & Market Intelligence

Pricing trends, competitive landscape, policy intelligence, and scenario analysis for informed decision-making.

Pillar 2

Governance, Compliance & Risk

Regulatory alignment, anti-corruption, sanctions screening, EITI and OECD framework implementation.

Pillar 3

Data-Driven Mining Strategy

Resource valuation, predictive modelling, executive dashboards, and ESG performance metrics.

Pillar 4

Traceability & ESG Execution

Blockchain traceability from mine to export, Digital Product Passport, and origin verification.

Pillar 5

Industrialization & Mineral Sovereignty

Beneficiation planning, value chain development, ASM formalization, and financing strategies.

"The traditional siloed approach — strategy on one side, compliance on another — no longer works."

Our Solutions Framework

Challenge → Solution → Impact

Weak governance frameworks

Digital compliance & monitoring systems

Greater transparency & investor confidence

Revenue loss & price shocks

Predictive models for revenue forecasting & data management

Improved planning & negotiation capacity

Fragmented data systems

Integrated dashboards & analytics

Evidence-based policy and investment decisions

Exclusion of local actors

Stakeholder mapping & engagement tools

More inclusive development & social licence

Weak ESG enforcement

ESG traceability systems & compliance frameworks

Stronger sustainability standards & investor trust

In Partnership with iTraceiT

Blockchain-Backed Traceability from Mine to Market

A European-validated, blockchain-backed solution designed specifically for African mining contexts — low digitalization, ASM integration, offline capability.

Mobile App

Ground-level data capture at mine and plant. QR code scanning at each processing stage. Fully offline-capable for uninterrupted operation in remote areas.

SaaS Portal

Real-time dashboards, mass balance tracking, and ERP integration. Instantly generate bundle-specific Digital Product Passports and compliance certificates.

Blockchain Core

Immutable records anchored on iTraceiT and Logion blockchains. Unforgeable proof of origin — trusted by European institutions and global buyers.

Buyer scans QR → Instant verification → Faster customs clearance → Premium market access

Quantifiable Business Value

Turn Compliance into Competitive Advantage

Traceability is not a cost — it's a revenue driver, a market differentiator, and a financing accelerator.

5–12%

Premium Access

Price premium as "Certified Responsible" minerals. Conservative 8% on 50,000 MT copper yields ~$36M/year in additional revenue.

EU DPP

Regulatory Shield

Ready from 2026. OECD Due Diligence compliant. Proactive compliance prevents costly market exclusion.

30–50%

Operational Edge

Faster customs clearance. Real-time bundle visibility. 15–20% reduction in inventory holding costs.

2–4%

Enhanced Financing

Lower interest rates from DFIs (World Bank, IFC, AfDB). Traceable inventory serves as improved collateral.

Who We Serve

Partners Across the Value Chain

Governments & RECs

National mining authorities and Regional Economic Communities seeking data-driven policy, revenue optimization, and governance modernization.

Mining Companies & Investors

Operators, traders, refiners and investors seeking market intelligence, traceability, premium pricing, and ESG-compliant investment structuring.

Development Partners & DFIs

International organizations, bilateral partners, and civil society supporting mineral sector reforms, transparency, and inclusive development.

Our Partners

A Network of Trusted Expertise

We collaborate with specialized partners to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions across Africa's critical minerals value chain.

Innogence Consulting

A market intelligence and strategy consulting firm operating in 20+ African countries. Innogence supports clients with market studies, economic intelligence, and sector analysis across banking, energy, agriculture, and natural resources to develop strategies adapted to African market realities.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

iTraceiT

A European-validated blockchain traceability platform designed for African mining contexts. iTraceiT provides mine-to-market origin verification, Digital Product Passports, and OECD-compliant due diligence — enabling ASM formalization, premium market access, and regulatory readiness.

Blockchain Traceability

Congo Gateway

A DRC-based investment consulting firm that simplifies, accelerates, and optimizes business creation, development, and investment across the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their local expertise provides on-the-ground market access and operational support.

Investment & Business Consulting — DRC

Meet the Founder

Héra Mpondo

Founder & Principal Consultant — StratMined Advisory Ltd

A seasoned mining strategist with over fifteen years of experience bridging the extractive sector and economic development. Former senior strategist at De Beers and risk manager at Anglo American, Héra advises governments, international organisations and corporations on how critical minerals can become engines for inclusive growth across Africa. She holds an Executive MBA in Commodity Trading & Risk Governance from the University of Geneva and is fluent in English and French.

Mining & Critical Minerals Strategy

Copper, cobalt, PGMs — upstream to downstream value chain economics

Market Intelligence & Data

Supply-demand models, forecasting, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, R

Traceability & ESG

EU Battery Regulation, OECD Due Diligence, iTraceiT partnership

Government Advisory

Policy toolkits, PPP templates, DRC Ministry of Mines engagement

Project Finance

Financial modelling, NPV, DFI engagement (World Bank, IFC, AfDB)

Commercial & Trading

LME pricing, ASTM B115, offtake agreements, contract structuring

Our Values

Guiding Principles Behind Every Strategy We Build

Integrity

Transparency, accountability, and independence rooted in facts and ethics.

Innovation

Cutting-edge data, AI, and global insights for creative, locally adapted solutions.

Commitment

Deeply engaged in clients' missions and long-term economic transformation.

Collaboration

Bridges between governments, private sector, and civil society through inclusive dialogue.

Responsibility

Environmental stewardship, local value creation, and social impact in every project.

Insights & Analysis

The StratMined Blog

Expert perspectives on Africa's critical minerals landscape, mining strategy, traceability, and the forces shaping the continent's resource future.

New articles coming soon. Stay tuned for expert insights on Africa's mining future.

Exclusive Access

Private Dashboards & Reports

Unlock access to StratMined's proprietary intelligence — curated dashboards, market reports, and analytical tools built for decision-makers in Africa's mining sector.

Africa Mineral Governance Monitor

Critical Minerals Pricing & Market Dashboards

Country-Level Mining Policy Briefs

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Get in Touch

Let's Build Africa's Mineral Future Together

We are at your disposal to answer all your questions. Contact us to discuss your project, obtain additional information, or arrange a meeting.

contact@stratmined.com

+44 7599 560 566

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