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14:00 (2 hours)
09 Feb 2026
Country Showcases
Victoria Falls Stage, Ballroom East (CTICC1 - Level 1)

Building Critical Minerals Value Chains in South Africa: An Investor Dialogue

South Africa has adopted a Critical Minerals Strategy and Implementation Plan that positions the country as a reliable supplier and value-adding hub for minerals essential to the global energy transition, digitalisation, and advanced manufacturing. This was further supported by the adoption of the G20 Critical Minerals Framework at the G20 Leaders Summit.

This event is designed to showcase South Africa’s critical minerals value proposition, create a direct conversation between economic Ministers and investors, and highlight concrete opportunities where South Africa is ready to partner.
Governance & Policy
Investment
Speakers
Dr. Patricia Makhesha
Executive Chairperson
Ivanplats - Platreef Project
Hon. Gwede Mantashe
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Republic of South Africa
Hon. Barbara Creecy
Minister of Transport
Republic of South Africa
Hon. Enoch Godongwana
Minister of Finance
Republic of South Africa
Hon. Kgosientso Ramokgopa
Minister of Electricity and Energy
Republic of South Africa
Hon. Mpho Parks Tau
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
Republic of South Africa
Hon. Samantha Graham-Maré
Deputy Minister of Electricity & Energy
Republic of South Africa
Jacob Mbele
Director General
Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources
Kali Ramiah
Technical Lead
Spatial Dimension
Ntokozi Nzimande
DDG: Mining, Mineral & Petroleum Policy Development
DMPR
Pemmy Majodina
Ministry of Water and Sanitation
DWS
Robert Friedland
Founder & Executive Co-Chairman
Ivanhoe Mines
Zuko Godlimpi
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition
DTIC
Moderator
Ayabonga Cawe
Chief Commissioner
ITAC