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1 – 2 October 2025

Critical Minerals Africa

1 – 2 October 2025

Conference Program

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08:00
  1. Networking Coffee and Matchmaking
    60 mins
  2. Registration Opens
    60 mins
09:00
  1. Welcome from the Organiser
    15 mins
09:15
  1. Keynote Address: Transforming Africa’s Critical Minerals into Catalysts for Prosperity: From Resource Curse to Economic Opportunity
    25 mins
    Inspiring a vision where Africa's critical mineral wealth becomes a catalyst for sustainable development.
09:40
  1. Ministerial Forum
    60 mins

    Africa’s Strategic Path Forward: Policy, Beneficiation, and Regional Synergy

    A ministerial-led discussion on crafting policies for sustainable development, enhancing local beneficiation, and fostering regional collaboration within Africa to integrate effectively into global markets while prioritizing environmental and community needs.

10:40
  1. Networking Coffee Break
    20 mins
11:00
  1. Keynote Address: Geopolitics of Critical Minerals: Africa's Role in Global Supply Security
    20 mins
    How global geopolitical shifts are influencing critical mineral demand and supply, positioning Africa as a pivotal player in the evolving landscape.
11:20
  1. Panel: Global Alliances in Critical Minerals: Navigating the Future of Supply Chains
    85 mins

    This session explores how international alliances can reshape global critical mineral supply chains, focusing on inter-regional cooperation, technology transfer, and supply diversification to ensure stability and sustainability in the face of global economic shifts.

12:45
  1. Minerals Showcase: Exploring the Impact of Critical Minerals in Africa
    75 mins

    This lunchtime session will focus on trends in key minerals that are pivotal to Africa's transformation and strategic position in the global critical minerals market.


    - Copper: The Backbone of Electrification 

    - Cobalt: The Battery Metal 

    - Lithium: Powering the Future 

    - Rare Earth Elements: Tech Essentials 

    - Platinum Group Metals (PGMs): Catalysts for a Cleaner Future 

  2. Networking Lunch
    75 mins
14:00
  1. Investment Forum
    60 mins

    Strategic Investments, M&A, and the Role of Carbon Credits in Africa's Critical Minerals Sector
     

    This session will examine the interplay of strategic investments, M&A, trade policies, and innovative financing tools like carbon credits in shaping Africa’s critical minerals sector. Panellists will highlight opportunities for sustainable growth, global competitiveness, and community impact through value addition, ESG alignment, and collaborative strategies

15:00
  1. Adapting Best Practices: Local and Global Lessons for Africa’s Mineral Management
    60 mins

    This session will explore practical local and global case studies on successful mineral resource management. Explore best practices in sustainable mining, regulatory frameworks, and innovation, providing actionable insights for African countries to address similar challenges and drive responsible, long-term growth.

    - Sustainable Mining in Canada: The Ring of Fire Initiative 
    - Chile's Approach to Copper: From Nationalization to Sustainable Production 

    - Ghana's Community Mining Schemes: Empowering Artisanal Miners 
    - Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund and Mineral Resource Management 

    - South Africa's Mining Charter: Evolution and Impact 

16:00
  1. Networking Coffee Break
    15 mins
16:15
  1. Country Spotlight Session
    45 mins

    This session of presentations will explore the untapped mineral wealth of African nations as they strive to attract new investments in capital and technology for their mining sectors. These presentations provide an in-depth analysis of each country’s mineral reserves, regulatory frameworks and current and planned mining activities.

17:00
  1. Networking Cocktail Reception and Industry Leaders Recognition
    180 mins
07:00
  1. Registration Opens
    60 mins
08:00
  1. Networking Coffee and Matchmaking
    60 mins
09:00
  1. Keynote Address: Shaping the Future of Mining in Africa: Key Trends in Critical Minerals
    30 mins
09:30
  1. Leaders Forum
    60 mins

    Innovation and Ethical Leadership in Africa’s Critical Minerals

    This session will explore strategies for developing local industries around critical minerals, from extraction to value-added products. Industry leaders will focus on ethical mining practices, green technologies, and partnerships that drive sustainable growth in Africa’s mining sector.

10:30
  1. Panel: Technology in Mining: Driving Transparency, Efficiency, and Sustainability
    60 mins
    This session will discuss how emerging technologies are revolutionizing the mining industry in Africa, emphasizing the role of digital tools in enhancing transparency, operational efficiency, and sustainable practices across the mining value chain.
11:30
  1. Networking Coffee Break
    15 mins
11:45
  1. Panel: Women Leading the Charge: Empowering the Future of Critical Minerals in Africa
    75 mins
    This session will spotlight the critical role of women in shaping the critical minerals industry, from exploration to policy-making. It will delve into the unique contributions of women to the sector, strategies to foster gender diversity, and how this diversity is vital for innovation, sustainability, and ethical mining practices in Africa.
13:00
  1. From Ideas to Impact: Driving Innovation in Africa’s Critical Minerals Sector
    60 mins

    This lunchtime session will showcase innovations in Africa's critical minerals sector, focusing on technology, sustainable exploration, mining practices, and supply chain solutions.

    - Remote Sensing and Drone Technology for Monitoring and Exploration 
    - Circular Economy in Mining: Waste to Resource 
    - AI and Machine Learning in Mineral Exploration 

    - Advanced Processing Technologies 
     
  2. Networking Lunch
    60 mins
14:00
  1. Elevating Africa's Mineral Wealth: Case Studies in Local Beneficiation and Industrialization
    15 mins

    This session will showcase successful examples of local beneficiation and industrialization in Africa, focusing on how different countries have strategically moved beyond raw mineral exports to add value through processing and manufacturing.

    - Zambia's Copper and Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate Beneficiation Initiatives 

    - Morocco's Phosphate Beneficiation 

    - Namibia's Lithium Processing Initiative 

    - South Africa's Manganese: From Ore to Alloy and Battery Applications 

15:15
  1. Panel: Community, Environment, and Sustainable Mining: A Holistic Approach
    45 mins
    This session explores how mining can drive sustainable development through meaningful community engagement, environmental stewardship, and initiatives that promote long-term economic and social benefits at local and global levels.
16:00
  1. Networking Coffee Break
    15 mins
16:15
  1. Panel: Catalyzing Global Mobility: The Role of Africa's Critical Minerals in the Automotive and Electric Vehicle Revolution
    45 mins
    This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between Africa's mineral potential and the automotive industry's evolution, offering strategic, economic, and policy perspectives on how Africa can fully engage in and benefit from the EV revolution.
17:00
  1. Networking Cocktail Reception
    120 mins
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