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  1. This session examines national and regional value chains within Africa, emphasizing the end use of critical minerals in successful African energy, manufacturing and processing ventures. It also addresses the production and recycling efforts necessary for advancing the next generation of technologies, showcasing how a circular economy approach can enhance sustainability and efficiency in Africa’s critical minerals sector.

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

  3. This session delves into opportunities within southern Africa's critical minerals sector to fuel economic growth. Discussions will focus on identifying investment prospects across the SADC region, fostering an enabling environment through key policy reforms, integrating ESG principles and advancing crucial infrastructure development.

  4. Investing in African Critical Minerals in a Competitive Environment

    This session unpacks the broad spectrum of investment opportunities within Africa’s critical minerals and rare earth projects. It will focus on creating an enabling environment that attracts key producers and buyers, as well as navigating the competitive landscape and exploring collaborative approaches among governments, private sector players and international partners.

  5. Innovation in a New Era of African Mining

    This session gathers key industry leaders to discuss how innovative strategies, next-generation technologies and sustainable practices are reshaping the African mining landscape. Panelists will explore policy reforms, digital tools and advanced processing techniques that can unlock Africa’s mineral potential, boost value addition and position the continent as a global leader in critical minerals.

  6. Empowering Africa's Critical Minerals Industry for Global Leadership

    The Ministerial Forum brings together high-level government officials to turn ambitions into actionable strategies. The panel will explore policy frameworks, infrastructure needs and international collaboration to strengthen Africa's critical minerals industry on the global stage.

  7. A series of presentations explores the evolving role of critical minerals in the energy transition, focusing on cutting-edge technologies, key industry trends and sustainable strategies across the entire value chain.

  8. This session highlights the crucial role of critical minerals in transitioning to low-carbon energy, with a particular emphasis on cross-border value chains like the DRC-Zambia Free Zone. It will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with developing projects that elevate resource-rich countries from raw material suppliers to technological and industrial leaders in the automotive and battery sectors.

  9. This session examines how projects like the Lobito Corridor are accelerating economic growth, regional integration and market access. Focusing on major infrastructure investments in Angola, the DRC, Zambia and beyond, it highlights the potential of these projects to transform regional value chains and drive socioeconomic development.