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09:00
  1. 480 mins
13:00
  1. 120 mins

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of the untapped mineral potential of Angola, South Sudan, DRC,
    Tanzania, and more as they seek to attract new capital and technology investments to their mining
    sectors. These Country Spotlight sessions delve into the respective mineral reserves, regulatory
    frameworks and current and planned mining activities of each nation.

  2. 240 mins

    A dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore trends, technologies, projects, and transformative ideas. It takes place in the exhibition area.

15:00
  1. 60 mins

    This session explores key opportunities in Africa's critical minerals sector to drive economic growth. Topics include quantifying investment opportunities across the SADC region, necessary policy reforms for an enabling environment, integrating ESG principles, and developing essential infrastructure.

16:00
  1. 60 mins

    This session focuses on strategies to strengthen Africa's critical minerals supply chains amidst geopolitical complexities. Key discussions will include addressing market access and competitiveness, promoting value addition, and leveraging international partnerships for technology and financing.


     
18:00
  1. 180 mins

    Co-hosted by ECP and the CMIA

    A captivating evening set against the stunning backdrop of the Cape Town skyline. Enjoy great entertainment, food and conversations in a lively atmosphere, with keynotes from minerals leaders. 

09:00
  1. 30 mins
09:30
  1. 60 mins

    Empowering Africa's Critical Minerals Industry for Global Leadership

     

    The Ministerial Forum engages high-level government officials to translate ambitions into action. The panel will examine policy frameworks, infrastructure requirements, and international cooperation to empower Africa's critical minerals industry. 


     
10:30
  1. 60 mins

    Investing in African Critical Minerals in a Competitive Environment

    This session dives into investment opportunities across the spectrum of critical minerals and rare earth projects. It will focus on creating an enabling environment to attract key producers and buyers.

11:30
  1. 60 mins

    Innovation in a New Era of African Mining

     

    This session explores key trends in African mining, looking at new markets and successful projects, and the outlook for their businesses. Panelists will explore how initiatives like the African Green Minerals Strategy, Minerals Security Partnership and European Critical Raw Materials Act help shape production and markets for mineral resources

13:00
  1. 30 mins
    A lunch time session dedicated to new developments and project updates for lithium producers.
13:30
  1. 30 mins

    A lunch time session dedicated to new developments and project updates for platinum group metals producers.

14:00
  1. 60 mins

    This session dives into the opportunities presented for Angola, the DRC, Zambia and other countries by the Lobito Corridor and how it is creating a blueprint for developing regional value chains, strategic infrastructure investment, and maximizing socio-economic impacts.

15:00
  1. 60 mins

    This session looks at national and regional value chains within Africa, highlighting the end use of critical minerals at successful African energy, manufacturing, and processing ventures - as well as the production and recycling efforts required for the next generation of technologies

16:00
  1. 60 mins

    This session explores the importance of critical minerals in transitioning to low-carbon energy, focusing on cross border integrated value chains, such as the proposed DRC-Zambia EV free zone. It will examine the challenges in developing projects that transform resource-rich countries from raw material suppliers to technological and industrial leaders.

17:00
  1. 10 mins