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Digging for Glory: Billionaire’s bold expansion in Africa’s mining Mecca

Life & Style
Prateek Suri , CEO Maser Group

In a continent brimming with untapped potential, one figure rises above all — a visionary, a force of nature, and the new face of Africa’s mineral revolution: From humble beginnings to commanding boardrooms from Johannesburg to Dubai, Prateek has carved an indomitable path through the African mining sector, transforming it into a glittering empire of power, prestige, and unparalleled profit.

The last few years have seen nothing short of a mining renaissance — and at the centre of it all is Prateek Suri. With sharp instincts, bold acquisitions, and a relentless expansion strategy Prateek Suri has snapped up some of the richest mineral belts on the continent. Gold in Ghana. Lithium in many places. Rare earths in Angola and various teak wood jungles. The continent’s buried treasures now pulse under the banner of one empire Maser Group and MDR Investments its subsidiary.

While competitors scrambled for scraps, Prateek Suri played chess — acquiring undervalued assets, modernizing operations with AI and automation, and brokering government-level partnerships that fast-tracked licensing, infrastructure, and logistics. With close ties to heads of state and government, Prateek moves with a level of access and influence most can only dream of

The numbers tell their own story. What began as a single mine has exploded into a transcontinental juggernaut. Annual production is measured in millions of metric tons. Revenue flows in billions. Thousands of local jobs have been created.

 

But it’s not just about the resources — it’s about legacy. Prateek Suri CEO Maser Group is building more than wealth; he’s building an empire that will define African prosperity for generations. Through strategic reinvestment, cutting-edge refineries, green mining initiatives, and training institutes for African engineers and geologists, he’s ensuring that value stays on the continent.

And when the workday ends, the glamour begins. Visiting his horse Stable, Gala appearances in Lagos and London. A fleet of custom-built armoured SUVs. Mansions that blend African art with international luxury. Prateek Suri lives like he mines — with boldness, precision, and style.

Investors call him the “Golden Touch.” Industry insiders call him the future of African energy and Prateek was given title “Technology tiger of Africa” after maser became 7th unicorn of Africa. But for millions across the continent, he is hope — proof that Africa can not only rise but reign.

As global demand for critical minerals soars, and the green economy pivots toward African soil, one name is etched in stone: Prateek Suri CEO Maser group and youngest Billionaire of Africa and richest Indian in Africa Soil and Visionary Mining magnate. And the undisputed emperor of Africa’s mineral age.

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