Structuring frontier infrastructure with institutional capital

Canopy Group is being established as a premier developer, EPC service provider, and capital deployment platform—connecting international institutional investment with ethical mineral supply chains, resilient hybrid energy, and sustainable natural capital management across Sub-Saharan Africa and global markets.

Vision & Mission Statements

We created Canopy Groups to close the critical mineral, power, and natural capital gap.

Our Vision

To be the premier frontier infrastructure platform bridging global capital with local execution. We see a future where our commitment to deploy capital, efficiently manage assets, and deliver world-class operations shapes a thriving renewable energy landscape and modern mining sector in the DRC and across the Lobito Corridor.

Our Mission

To structure and deploy institutional-grade capital into critical mineral value chains, resilient hybrid renewable power, and high-integrity natural capital initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. Guided by our relentless drive to deploy capital, efficiently manage assets, and deliver world-class operations, we are working to be a leader in the global transition to renewable energy by delivering cost-effective clean energy solutions, supporting local communities, conserving the environment, and energizing a sustainable world.

Crucially, we are working to help address the growing supply gap of critical minerals needed to build our future economy. We start with scientific exploration and operating existing artisanal cooperatives to feed our refining operations efficiently, eventually expanding into a full-stack critical minerals platform.

Field operations in forested terrain

Corporate Purpose

Canopy Groups exists to solve the frontier infrastructure paradox. Sub-Saharan Africa possesses the world's most critical mineral wealth and primary carbon sinks, yet faces persistent deficits in power, local refining capacity, and institutional capital access.

By grounding our operational blueprint in our Vision and Mission, Canopy Groups acts as a catalyst for sustainable industrialization—ensuring host nations and local populations thrive as primary beneficiaries of the global energy transition.

Vision & Mission Framework

Canopy Groups

Our Vision

We see a future where our commitment to deploy capital, efficiently manage assets, and deliver world-class operations shapes a thriving renewable energy landscape and mining sector in the DRC & across Lobito Corridor.

Our Mission

We work to lead the clean energy transition & bridge the critical mineral supply gap through scientific exploration, ASM cooperatives, efficient refining, and eventual full-stack operations.

Leadership & Global Hubs

A multidisciplinary team, united by a shared vision for lasting impact.

Experts in capital, critical minerals, resilient power, and natural capital work together across Sub-Saharan Africa and global markets.

Executive Team

  • Kafuti TalahumbuChief Executive Officer
  • Eric NsikuChief Operating Officer
  • Bobby KiaInvestor Relations
  • William AlexanderChief Delivery Officer
  • Ali AkilVP Business Development
  • Scott Sklar

Advisory Board

  • Asif DowlaBoard Advisor
  • Ambassador Omar Arouna, MBAAdvisory Board Member, Canopy Group SARLPresident of Global Public Affairs and Engagement, Gunster Strategies Worldwide
  • Frank A. Bello, MBA, CPAAdvisory Board Member, Canopy Group SARLChief Investment Officer and Treasurer, Howard University

Technical Team

  • Samuela BodeTechnical Lead
  • Francis MbanguTechnical Lead

Management Team

  • Deepika ReddygariData Scientist
  • Jacques NdaleOperations & Maintenance
  • Salomon KatulaCommunication and Technology
  • Glody MosengoMarketing