Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Dr. Jamal Rostami

Director Earth Mechanics Institute (EDI)


2024 Agenda Sessions

Towards a sustainable artisanal mining sector – why joint formalisation & professionalisation is the

  • Unpacking at policy level – how do governments regulate artisanal miners? What are the much-needed government-owned policy reforms?
  • Regulating to success – Why is a collaborative approach between artisans, LSM’s and governments mutually beneficial?
  • Bringing artisans into the fold - How are international institutions helping to promote long-term engagement and in producing countries?
  • Why can an artisanal mining policy that aligns with the aspirations of the Africa mining vision essential?

Wednesday 07 February 14:00 - 14:40 Governments Stage 1

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 14:00 02/07/2024 14:40 Towards a sustainable artisanal mining sector – why joint formalisation & professionalisation is the
  • Unpacking at policy level – how do governments regulate artisanal miners? What are the much-needed government-owned policy reforms?
  • Regulating to success – Why is a collaborative approach between artisans, LSM’s and governments mutually beneficial?
  • Bringing artisans into the fold - How are international institutions helping to promote long-term engagement and in producing countries?
  • Why can an artisanal mining policy that aligns with the aspirations of the Africa mining vision essential?
Governments Stage 1 Africa/Johannesburg

Creating a positive regulatory framework for a robust exploration sector

•    With the demand for critical minerals ever rising, how are African efforts to identify and exploit new opportunities working out?
•    How can national initiatives (i.e., cadastre system) help to promote mining and exploration projects?  
•    Lessons learned from regulatory environments of other international jurisdictions.
•    Developing domestic capability - What can be done to mobilise more FDI into African exploration projects? 
•    What role do Africa’s national mining companies play in promoting these actions?  

Wednesday 07 February 15:20 - 16:00 Governments Stage 1

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 15:20 02/07/2024 16:00 Creating a positive regulatory framework for a robust exploration sector •    With the demand for critical minerals ever rising, how are African efforts to identify and exploit new opportunities working out?
•    How can national initiatives (i.e., cadastre system) help to promote mining and exploration projects?  
•    Lessons learned from regulatory environments of other international jurisdictions.
•    Developing domestic capability - What can be done to mobilise more FDI into African exploration projects? 
•    What role do Africa’s national mining companies play in promoting these actions?  
Governments Stage 1 Africa/Johannesburg