2024 Agenda Sessions

VOICES OF DISRUPTION – Minerals Council South Africa

Hear from one of Africa’s leading mining associations as they outline how they are bringing positive change and disruption to the industry, the country and the African continent.

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION-African Development Bank

Empowering African mining in an era of disruption: The role of development finance and support organisations 

•    Gain insights into the current investment landscape in African mining, including opportunities, challenges, risk factors, and potential areas for growth and diversification.
•    Policy options for creating Africa’s demand for EV products.
•    Innovative ways of financing segments of the BEV (battery electric vehicle) value chain (for example, role of DFIs like the AfDB and the WB. Financial instruments available, funding mechanisms, risk mitigation strategies, etc.).
•    Understanding the impact of policies and regulatory frameworks on the African mining sector.
•    Available support from institutions to improve governance of the BEV value chain.

 

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - Is graphite the forgotten green mineral?

Is graphite the forgotten green mineral?

• Why does graphite not receive the same attention and interest as other green minerals?
• What role can/does graphite play in the planet’s green evolution?
• Is it up to Tanzania and Mozambique to represent Africa’s graphite potential?
• Securing greater supply outside of China – a US-based initiative whose objective supports Africa

BloombergNEF Roundtable: Harnessing Africa's Critical Minerals Potential (By invitation only)

The transition to electric vehicles is a $7 trillion opportunity for both companies and countries. Building the batteries to power these vehicles will drive demand for metals such as cobalt, copper, nickel and lithium. Countries such as South Africa, Morocco, Ghana and Tanzania are host to the metals needed to manufacture these batteries. This technical session, run by BNEF, will delve into how African countries can harness this $7 trillion opportunity with key focus on capital raising, sustainability, community engagement, value addition and skills development.