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Dr. Marit Y. Kitaw in a panel discussion “Empowering African mining through disruption: the role of development finance and support organizations.” The panel discussed how to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the ever-changing mining industry.  #keytakeaways 1. Skills revolution  2. Be bold  3. Empower decision makers and communities collectively 4. Disrupt status quo all of us as we go out there  5. Let’s learn what’s out there beyond African borders 6. Don’t just sign any form of agreement you are given in the first instance, explore the benefits 7. Let’s all speak out in one voice  8. Let’s implement policies under the Africa Mining vision  9. Equitable distribution of mineral resources  10. Let’s put Africa first  #Ends APRI - Africa Policy Research Institute,African Development Bank Group,The African Legal Support Facility

The critical minerals industry in Africa is at at a critical junction. Will African countries reap the benefits? Or will it be the same old story of foreign companies capitalising of African critical resources. There is a delicate balancing act that must be achieved to ensure a win-win scenario for all stakeholders.

Global Engagement: The US Steps Up! The United States is intensifying its engagement with Africa, particularly in the mining and infrastructure sectors. With high-level representatives attending events like the Investing in African Mining Indaba, the US is demonstrating its commitment to forging strategic partnerships on the continent. Investments in projects like the Lobito Corridor underscore Washington's seriousness in engaging African stakeholders and supporting sustainable development. This renewed focus presents unprecedented opportunities for collaboration and growth, benefitting both African nations and US investors alike. Let's harness this momentum to drive positive change and foster mutually beneficial relationships. Credit goes to Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly for providing the information. Read the full article below  https://lnkd.in/dq_qhSny #USInvestment #AfricanPartnerships #MiningPotential #SustainableDevelopment

The 2025 edition of #MiningElites in Africa recognises, celebrates and honours those individuals, companies and projects that are making a tangible difference and contributing to a more sustainable African mining sector, through uplifting communities and benefitting economies. Whether it is through financial contributions to countries and communities, protecting the environment or socio-economic development initiatives, they are creating an indelible legacy on the continent. Mining Elites in Africa 2025 pays tribute to these often unsung heroes. This is your opportunity to publically acknowledge those companies, projects and individuals whose efforts contribute to sustainable mining that benefits all #Leadership #Excellence | DRC Mining Week DRC - Africa Battery Metals Forum Nigeria Mining Week https://lnkd.in/dxhhu7x

A new bold future! In an era where critical minerals are imperative for the just energy transition for the world to reach Net Zero by 2050; Africa must not be left behind and African states must ensure they embrace positive disruptive elements such as Technology and Artificial Intelligence to fully participate in the growing green economy and thereby also achieve the laudable economic growth and development objectives of the AfCFTA for Africa. Listen to Jackwell Feris and Njeri Wagacha as they discuss and provide their insights on the critical discussions taking place during this year's 30th Invest in Africa Mining Indaba under the theme “Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining” in Cape Town.

Why is perceived risk in Africa so much higher than real risk? “The risk perception of any investor if they are not close to the ground, if they don’t understand the landscape well, and if they don’t understand the challenges in the countries, is higher than the real risk.” AFC Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer Sameh Shenouda in discussion with African Review of Business and Technology on the perceived risks around mining projects and keeping value within the continent. Read more on page 30 of May’s issue of the Africa Review: https://bit.ly/3WvjAYH 

“How to make sure Africa remains competitive in the current rush for critical minerals in the heightened geopolitical environment?” Excellent panel on the geopolitics of #criticalminerals now at Investing in African Mining Indaba on “Not letting a good crisis go to waste”.. Richard Morgan the Head of International Political Risk and Governance at Anglo American says that the “crisis will come from the squeeze”.. Long lead times in mining unavoidable! Kojo Busia, Executive Director of Green African Minerals FZCO, takes a retrospective view that the rise of value-addition has been one of the greatest developments in mineral supply chains. No reason not to have a “critical mass of African exploration companies”. African-owned, African-led mining companies.. 👍🏻👍🏻 “There is a conflict of interest for value-addition.. we are back to the days of industrial policy..” Martin Lokanc from The World Bank emphasising the need for collaboration and coordination, but the challenge being that it takes time to form regional partnerships.. “The problem of mining is not profitability but reputation”, says Joaquim Nunes de Almeida from European Commission Another fascinating panel from Investing in African Mining Indaba 🇿🇦👈🏻 #geopolitics #geopoliticalrisk #mining #mi24

[New Read] 📑 In this policy insight, Adrian Joseph explores why addressing the governance risks associated with mineral supply chains is essential to developing responsible supply chains that will allow African countries to develop their economies. 💡 There is currently a lack of transparency and accountability in critical mineral supply chains, which not only undermines the mining sector’s ability to contribute to sustainable development on the African continent, but also poses a serious threat to the success of the global energy transition. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dRet4uXB #ClimateChange #JustEnergyTransition #Extractives #MininginAfrica

📯 During the recent Africa Mining Indaba 2024 in Cape Town, our chairperson Sabine Dall'Omo met with Franziska Brandtner, State Secretary at BMWK, highlighting our congruent goals to foster economic ties between #Germany and #Africa. The conversation focused on enhancing #partnerships in the mining sector, reflecting a mutual commitment to responsible resource management and innovative solutions for sector challenges. Therefore, we remain dedicated to unlocking the vast opportunities for growth in Africa, underscoring the continent's potential as a key partner in #sustainable #economic #development.