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Is a circular economy just?

A circular economy is undoubtedly better for the planet by reducing pressure on new extraction, but can it be good for people too? How can we avoid it "kicking away the ladder" for development in producing countries if the world's demand for primary metal falls?


Wednesday 11 February 09:30 - 10:15 Critical Minerals Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)

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A circular economy is undoubtedly better for the planet by reducing pressure on new extraction, but can it be good for people too? How can we avoid it "kicking away the ladder" for development in producing countries if the world's demand for primary metal falls?

Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Thabani Mlilo

Director UCT LEAD Programme, University of Cape Town

Speakers

Busisiwe Maphalala

Centre of Excellence (CoE) Manager, DSTI-NRF CIMERA

Estelle Levin-Nally

CEO & Founder, Levin Sources

Julie Courtnage

Executive Director, Mandela Mining Precinct

Marge Ryan

PGM Advocacy Manager, Johnson Matthey

Trina Gill

ESG Director, Rio Tinto, SimFer