Roland Chavasse

Secretary General International Lithium Association (ILiA)

Roland Chavasse MBA is the Secretary General of the International Lithium Association (ILiA), the global industry body representing the lithium value chain, which he co-founded with Anand Sheth in 2021. ILiA currently has 60 members from 25 countries, who produce around 85% of global lithium.

Roland has a wealth of experience with rare and critical elements, including a decade of commercial experience working with tantalum, rhenium, cobalt, niobium and nickel-based superalloys. Since 2016 he has specialized in global association management, hosting conferences on four continents, managing responsible sourcing programs, editing trade journals and advocating for members’ interests. He has previously lead the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.). He is based in the UK.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Positioning Africa to succeed in diversifying global value chains

What responsibility do producers have in creating an attractive investment environment, and how is this shared with investors and mining companies?
Supporting Africa's priorities – How must regional chain partnerships, public, private partnerships and collaboration with consumer countries to ensure further local value addition?
How will foreign agreements & cooperation enhance boost regional innovation,
investment & technology, especially within critical minerals?
Where are the opportunities for domestic mining companies to drive the sector?

Tuesday 06 February 16:30 - 17:00 Governments Stage 1

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 16:30 02/06/2024 17:00 Positioning Africa to succeed in diversifying global value chains

What responsibility do producers have in creating an attractive investment environment, and how is this shared with investors and mining companies?
Supporting Africa's priorities – How must regional chain partnerships, public, private partnerships and collaboration with consumer countries to ensure further local value addition?
How will foreign agreements & cooperation enhance boost regional innovation,
investment & technology, especially within critical minerals?
Where are the opportunities for domestic mining companies to drive the sector?

Governments Stage 1 Africa/Johannesburg

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