Asia’s Shifting Role in Global Supply Chains — Perspectives by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu
March 11, 2025
Analysis by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu on changing patterns in global supply chains.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS at Mining Indaba 2025 — A Review
ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founders Kobus Van Der Wath and Rachel Wu attended Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, on 3-6 February 2025.
Indaba 2025 again attracted delegates from around the world — showing the continued interest and commitment to mining on the continent. Indeed, it was a great week with many new connections, conversations, insights and impressions.
Mining is a key industry for ANDAMAN PARTNERS and Mining Indaba is an important part of the annual calendar as we work with mining clients to support their projects and operations worldwide. Our mining industry solutions focus on cross-border capital advisory, international inbound supply chain optimization, and mine/process offtake management & marketing.
Ahead of the opening day of Mining Indaba, Kobus and Rachel attended several pre-Indaba meetings and events. On Sunday, 2 February, Kobus and Rachel attended a roundtable discussion over breakfast on China/Asia’s Role in Global Mining — Strategic Imperatives for Mining Companies. Later in the day, they attended two events that ANDAMAN PARTNERS co-sponsored: the Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group (AAMEG) pre-Indaba sundowner and the Mining Indaba Big Sunday Night Party. Later, Kobus and Rachel attended the annual Paydirt Media Pty Ltd pre-Indaba dinner.
During Mining Indaba, Kobus and Rachel had four very active days — filled with keynotes, panels and meetings. Rachel was interviewed by Mining Review Africa on ANDAMAN PARTNERS’ mining solutions, how Asia’s role has changed in the overall global supply chain and how international manufacturing capability and bases are shifting. Kobus was interviewed by Mining Weekly on how ANDAMAN PARTNERS operates, the unique value provided to clients via the three business units — Investment, Advisory and Trade — and the experience of attending this year’s Mining Indaba and the current outlook for the mining industry and global commodity markets.
A productive week — see you at Mining Indaba 2026!
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News & Events
ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-sponsored the West Australian Mining Club Luncheon in Perth on 27 February 2025
February 27, 2025
WA Mining Club luncheons are valuable ways to network with colleagues and clients and learn about the latest industry insights.
ANDAMAN PARTNERS at Mining Indaba 2025 (V) — Co-Founder Rachel Wu Interviewed by Mining Review Africa
February 18, 2025
Rachel Wu was interviewed by Mining Review Africa on ANDAMAN PARTNERS and the importance of Asia for the African mining sector.
Knowledge
Vietnam’s Remarkable Growth Story and Opportunity in 2 Charts: GDP Grew by 10% and Exports by 14% Annually Over the Past 20 Years
February 27, 2025
Vietnam’s sustained export growth, diversification and economic resilience make it a key player in global trade.
India Has Become a Priority Market for Global Sourcing: Strong Export Growth and Increasing Diversification of Sectors and Partners
February 27, 2025
India’s export ecosystem will continue to grow and diversify, positioning the country well for further export-driven economic expansion in the coming years.
Changing International Trade Patterns Are Yielding New Export Opportunities to Global Markets
February 27, 2025
The global trade environment is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Astute export managers must identify and manage a host of new opportunities.