Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Tricia Wilhelm

Group Head of Social Impact Anglo American


2024 Agenda Sessions

Tackling sustainability amongst a geopolitically divided world

•    What are the big-picture trends and developments that will shape how companies and governments in Africa tackle sustainability challenges in the year ahead?
•    West vs the rest. 
•    Africa’s growing power in the quest for “critical minerals” and resources nationalism. 
•    Is increased demand for resources a threat or opportunity for sustainability in Africa?
•    Demand for minerals and metals amid growing geopolitical conflict.

Tuesday 06 February 10:10 - 10:55 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 10:10 02/06/2024 10:55 Tackling sustainability amongst a geopolitically divided world •    What are the big-picture trends and developments that will shape how companies and governments in Africa tackle sustainability challenges in the year ahead?
•    West vs the rest. 
•    Africa’s growing power in the quest for “critical minerals” and resources nationalism. 
•    Is increased demand for resources a threat or opportunity for sustainability in Africa?
•    Demand for minerals and metals amid growing geopolitical conflict.
Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg

Three strike rule - Can mining policies equally benefit citizens, the environment and the energy tra

  • Policy as a blocker – has the delay of policy implementation slowed Africa’s transformation mechanics?
  • One at the expense of the other - is the emphasis on Western environmental priorities hindering Africa’s own transition?
  • Why must producers take the initiative when investing into their own transitions?
  • Showcasing positivity - who’s getting it right?
  • Social contract – what does the labor engagement look like? How can we limit the use of exploitative labor practices across Africa?

Tuesday 06 February 15:00 - 15:30 Governments Stage 1

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 15:00 02/06/2024 15:30 Three strike rule - Can mining policies equally benefit citizens, the environment and the energy tra
  • Policy as a blocker – has the delay of policy implementation slowed Africa’s transformation mechanics?
  • One at the expense of the other - is the emphasis on Western environmental priorities hindering Africa’s own transition?
  • Why must producers take the initiative when investing into their own transitions?
  • Showcasing positivity - who’s getting it right?
  • Social contract – what does the labor engagement look like? How can we limit the use of exploitative labor practices across Africa?
Governments Stage 1 Africa/Johannesburg