From permit to producing asset.

GEOLANE develops polymetal, strategic-metal and precious-mineral projects across Central and West Africa, pairing international standards with deep regional execution to move resources from ground to export.

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A mining & trading group building a tiered African asset portfolio

GEOLANE is a mining and trading group developing high-potential mineral assets across Central and West Africa. We specialise in polymetals, strategic metals and precious minerals, leveraging international partnerships and global standards to streamline operations from ground to export.

Our model moves deliberately from permit holder to mining asset manager: acquiring permits with strong geological potential, building a diversified pipeline, and structuring joint ventures with technical operators, contractors and off-takers to accelerate development.

Proven sector track record

Multiple copper contracts executed and fulfilled across Congo, drawing on established local relationships and market access.

Team with industry depth

Professionals combining technical rigour and global standards with deep, on-the-ground regional execution.

Regional position & network

Deep networks across Central & West Africa to secure permits quickly and navigate the sector with precision.

License to operate through local impact

Long-term social license earned by strong community ties and measurable value delivered on the ground.

Three tiers of demand, one disciplined portfolio

We build across the commodities that matter most to the energy transition, industrial resilience and strategic supply — diversifying risk while concentrating on quality.

Polymetallic Ores

CopperCobaltNickel

A key driver of the energy transition. Used across electric vehicles, grid infrastructure and high-efficiency motors.

Strategic & Critical Minerals

ZincTitaniumLeadRare earths

The backbone of industrial resilience — galvanizing and high-performance alloys, aerospace components, energy storage, and the permanent magnets driving electric motors and wind turbines.

Precious Minerals

Gold

The enduring store of value — anchoring central-bank reserves and investment demand, and prized in jewellery and high-reliability electronics.

Driving agile mining-asset growth across Africa

Our vision

To become a leading mining-asset manager in Central & West Africa, transforming high-potential permits into long-term value through world-class partnerships, disciplined development and inclusive local impact.

Our mission

To build and grow a portfolio of high-value mineral assets through smart investment and trusted partnerships.

Portfolio Expansion & Asset Management

Target and acquire permits with exceptional geological potential and strong return profiles.
Build a diversified, tiered portfolio across polymetals, strategic metals and precious minerals.
Structure joint ventures with technical operators, contractors and off-takers to accelerate development.

Operational Excellence & Disciplined Growth

Prioritise high-quality exploration and deploy capital selectively.
Build a robust pipeline of diversified assets with scalable value-creation potential.
Strengthen technical assessments by collaborating with trusted partners.

Inclusive Local Impact

Empower communities through employment, training and shared-value programmes.
Roll out a local-first hiring strategy.
Co-design long-term development plans with local authorities and village leaders.

A growing, multi-country permit portfolio

From a secured exploitation permit to applications under evaluation, GEOLANE is building toward a six-permit portfolio across Central & West Africa.

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CommoditiesCobalt, copper, zinc · silver & gold

PermitSemi-Industrial Exploitation

Advanced exploration on a secured 71 km² title: 247/291 geochemical samples completed (85%), six priority zones mapped, and TEM conductive targets at ~27–105 m pending drill testing. Field samples verified by Alex Stewart and SGS. Early-stage exploration; no mineral resource has been declared.

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CommoditiesPolymetals & gold

PermitExploration

A large research footprint in Niari, with the prospecting dossier submitted and early-stage targeting under way.

CommoditiesGold

PermitResearch permit

A research permit under approval in a gold-rich corridor, extending the portfolio into West Africa.

214 km²

Combined permit area across two departments

326 km

To Pointe-Noire port via road corridor

Cu · Zn · Pb

Historic copper-belt geology, with iron & gold

Permits issued by the Ministry of Mines & Geology, Republic of Congo

Exploration that's already on the ground

GEOLANE has turned a mining title into a structured project — with investment committed, certified technical data, and a clear roadmap into the next phases.

Field mobilisation

National & international technical teams on the Minga permit

Drilling & sampling

Systematic soil and rock sampling programme

Topographic surveys

Mazinga & Massakoussakou

SGS · Alex Stewart

Independent international laboratory validation

A responsible mining presence, in service of communities

More than 2,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries across the riverine communities of Mazinga and Massakoussakou, Bouenza — through education support, healthcare, local employment, infrastructure and logistics for community events.

100%

Grievances handled within target time

92%

Community satisfaction level

60%

Local employment in project activities

Community conflicts resolved

Environmental & regulatory compliance

The full environmental and social impact assessment (EIES) and management plan (PGES) are under way, including a closure and rehabilitation plan, toward the environmental compliance certificate.

Cabinet mandatedWELDTEC Group

Terms of reference filed30 May 2026

Permit area71 km²

Strategy and execution, under one roof

Founder & CEO

Charles-Henri Descalzi

Strategic Leader · Investor · Entrepreneur

A dynamic strategist with deep expertise in investment and finance, Charles-Henri has led and scaled ventures across multiple sectors. Founder of GEOLANE and INFINITIUM Corporation and a contributor to Investor Relations & Strategy at ADNOC, he operates confidently across emerging and mature markets in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

FMVACIROMSc Finance (in progress)

Italian · French · Congolese — multilingual

Managing Director

Matteo Costarelli

Operational Strategist · Cross-Cultural Leader

A results-driven leader with 10+ years across the Australian mining sector and African frontier markets. Having worked with BHP and Altrad across lithium, gold, iron ore and salt-lake projects, he has been instrumental in company setup, permitting and field operations in the Republic of Congo — bridging strategy and execution.

BBAHSE CertifiedINFINITIUM Partner

Italian · French · Australian — multilingual

Let's build the next phase together.

For partnership, off-take, technical collaboration or investment enquiries, our team is ready to talk.

contact@geolane.co

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