Conference Program

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

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the untapped mineral potential of various African countries 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

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.

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.

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.

This session will examine the impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on the mining sector and how to navigate geopolitical complexities to strengthen Africa's critical minerals supply chains. Key discussions will include strategies for improving market access and competitiveness, enhancing regional value addition, and utilizing AfCFTA to foster international partnerships for technology transfer and financing.

A lunch time session dedicated to new developments and project updates for cobalt producers.

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. 

This session will showcase presentations that explore the future of critical minerals in the energy transition, highlighting emerging technologies, industry trends, and strategies for sustainable practices across the value chain.

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

This session explores how corridor projects like the Lobito Corridor are driving economic growth, regional integration, and market access. By examining key infrastructure investments in Angola, the DRC, Zambia, and beyond, it highlights the potential for these projects to reshape regional value chains and boost socio-economic development.