Conference Agenda Sessions

Beyond the DFS: Why Bankability Demands a Funding Plan

Nedbank will bring a decisive, practitioner-led perspective to 121 Mining Investment Cape Town with a panel discussion that challenges a long-held industry assumption: “A DFS is not bankable unless it comprises a funding plan.” Drawing on more than 20 years of project financing experience, Nedbank will explore why many so-called “definitive” feasibility studies fall short by excluding a clear capital procurement and financing strategy, how this omission can delay construction and jeopardise capital raises. The discussion will highlight the critical interdependence between funding structures and procurement decisions and why integrating a robust funding plan into a DFS is essential for juniors seeking to accelerate development and secure investment with confidence.