
The AI Revolution Is Built on Rock
Artificial intelligence runs on copper, lithium and energy. Britain cannot lead the technology of tomorrow while others supply and process the materials it depends on.
British Serial Entrepreneur & Investor
Building, investing & operating resources businesses across emerging markets, from minerals to strategic commodities.

The AI revolution may be digital, but its foundations are physical. It is built on minerals, metals and energy.


Artificial intelligence runs on copper, lithium and energy. Britain cannot lead the technology of tomorrow while others supply and process the materials it depends on.

Britain owns trillions of pounds in public assets. Lessons from Singapore and Abu Dhabi show how a national investment platform could put that wealth to work.

Britain still has the foundations of a great business nation. Red tape, tax and fear of failure are wearing them away, and they can be won back.
From London to Singapore, Abu Dhabi to Freetown, Daniel has done business across 23 countries in some of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Founding & scaling companies, from a global innovation platform to a resources and commodities business.
Commercial experience across Africa, Asia and the Gulf, creating value and building long-term business partnerships.
Mining, refining and trading the strategic resources powering defence, technology and innovation.
Connecting Britain to the world’s fastest-growing markets by attracting inward investment, building new industries and creating growth at home.
Diversified mining and commodities group focused on strategic metals & critical minerals.
Award-winning international innovation business, acquired by SingEx, a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, the investment company of the Government of Singapore.
Private family investment office backing early-stage technology, strategic industries and businesses with the potential to create long-term value.