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Bauxite: Unlocking the downstream aluminium door

  • From bauxite to aluminium - what is needed to bridge the downstream gap in Africa and reduce reliance on China? 
  • Africa's objectives for aluminium refineries - from dream to reality? 
  • Is the lack of consistent clean energy the blocker? And what is needed to decarbonise new aluminium refineries? 
  • What role does scrap metal play in this industry? 
  • The human rights factor - are we talking about this enough? 


Wednesday 05 February 12:35 - 13:20 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 12:35 02/05/2025 13:20 Bauxite: Unlocking the downstream aluminium door
  • From bauxite to aluminium - what is needed to bridge the downstream gap in Africa and reduce reliance on China? 
  • Africa's objectives for aluminium refineries - from dream to reality? 
  • Is the lack of consistent clean energy the blocker? And what is needed to decarbonise new aluminium refineries? 
  • What role does scrap metal play in this industry? 
  • The human rights factor - are we talking about this enough? 
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Frederic Geurts

MD and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Speakers

Hon. Bouna Sylla

Minister of Mines and Geology , Republic of Guinea

Boubacar Bocoum

Lead Mining Specialist, World Bank

David Flanagan

MD, Arrow Minerals

Michael Ansah

Former CEO, Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation