Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Beyond symbolism: Government-Industry alignment In practice

As competition for capital intensifies, symbolic engagement is no longer enough to unlock investment. This session brings together senior government leaders and mining CEOs to examine how alignment between public policy and private capital actually delivers results. The discussion will focus on what investors look for beyond political presence, how governments can translate strategy into bankable frameworks, and how industry and the state can align on timelines, risk allocation, and execution. Grounded in real examples, the session moves past rhetoric to explore how effective government–industry partnerships drive projects from intent to investment.


Monday 09 February 09:30 - 10:30 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 09:30 02/09/2026 10:30 Beyond symbolism: Government-Industry alignment In practice As competition for capital intensifies, symbolic engagement is no longer enough to unlock investment. This session brings together senior government leaders and mining CEOs to examine how alignment between public policy and private capital actually delivers results. The discussion will focus on what investors look for beyond political presence, how governments can translate strategy into bankable frameworks, and how industry and the state can align on timelines, risk allocation, and execution. Grounded in real examples, the session moves past rhetoric to explore how effective government–industry partnerships drive projects from intent to investment. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Martine Dennis

Africa Here and Now

Speakers

H.E Eng Karim Badawi

Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt

Hon. Louis Watum Kabamba

Minister of Mines, DRC

Hon. Paul Chombo Kabuswe

Minister of Mines & Minerals Development, Republic of Zambia

Marna Cloete

President & CEO, Ivanhoe Mines

Marie-Chantal Kaninda

President, Chair of The Board of Directors , Glencore DRC, KCC

Mpumi Zikalala

CEO, Kumba Iron Ore