Michael Cordel

Michael Cordel is a Director in the Metals & Mining team at KfW IPEX-Bank, with extensive experience in the financing of natural resources, critical minerals and the global mining sector. With a career spanning more than two decades in banking, Michael has developed deep expertise across metals, mining and resources, including work in Asia-Pacific. His perspective combines a strong understanding of mining projects and commodity markets with expertise in structuring financing solutions for complex, capital-intensive developments. Michael is particularly focused on the role of finance in strengthening critical mineral supply chains and supporting the mining sector’s transition toward a more sustainable and resilient future. He has been an active participant at leading industry events, including the Future Minerals Forum, where he has addressed the investment, financing and strategic challenges shaping the global critical minerals sector.