Italy–Africa: Partnership opportunities in critical minerals

The event “Italy–Africa: Partnership Opportunities in Critical Minerals”, will be held with the presence of Vice Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini and will deepen the cooperation between Italy and Africa on critical raw materials, with a specific focus on supply‑security requirements and the Italian Government Mattei Plan, the strategic initiative for Africa aimed at fostering equal partnerships grounded in sustainable development. This event addresses the innovative Italian mineral strategy within the European CRM Act, focused on the enhancement of extraction and processing capacities in partner countries. The event will also showcase possible national and multilateral financing tools supporting investments - particularly on risk mitigation, blended finance, and project preparation. It concludes with a corporate segment on “mine‑to‑market” integration, with presentation on Italian and African best practices. 

Tuesday 10 February 11:15 - 12:45 Industry Intel Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 11:15 02/10/2026 12:45 Italy–Africa: Partnership opportunities in critical minerals The event “Italy–Africa: Partnership Opportunities in Critical Minerals”, will be held with the presence of Vice Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini and will deepen the cooperation between Italy and Africa on critical raw materials, with a specific focus on supply‑security requirements and the Italian Government Mattei Plan, the strategic initiative for Africa aimed at fostering equal partnerships grounded in sustainable development. This event addresses the innovative Italian mineral strategy within the European CRM Act, focused on the enhancement of extraction and processing capacities in partner countries. The event will also showcase possible national and multilateral financing tools supporting investments - particularly on risk mitigation, blended finance, and project preparation. It concludes with a corporate segment on “mine‑to‑market” integration, with presentation on Italian and African best practices. 
  Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3) Africa/Johannesburg

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Moderator

Alberto Castronovo

Italian Special Envoy for CRM, Head of the Nationalisation Unit in the Cabinet of the Minister, Ministry of Enterprises & Made in Italy

Speakers

Agostino Casillo

Head: Natural Resources Competence Center, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti 

Daniele Spizzichino

PhD, Mine Engineer & Researcher, ISPRA Geological Survey of Italy

Francesco Tenuta

Head: Critical Raw Materials Unit, Member of the Italian Strategic Fund Steering Committee, Ministry of Enterprises & Made in Italy

Giovanni Atena

Director, Italian Trade Agency in Johannesburg

H.E Amb. Alberto Vecchi

Ambassador of Italy, Italian Embassy in South Africa

Lorenzo Di Donato

CEO, Alkeemia

Myriam Ferran

Deputy Director General, European Commission

Nunzia Bernardo

Senior Expert on Energy & Georesources, Ministry of the Environment & Energy Security, Italy

Osaruyi Orobosa-Ogbeide

Deputy Director & Head, Project Development & Investment, AFC

Phesto Musonda

Board Chairperson, ZCCM Investment Holdings

Riccardo Honorati Bianchi

Head: Country System Initiatives Support, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti 

Robert Wagner

Director , Sepfluor

Valentino Valentini

Deputy Minister, Ministry of Enterprises & Made in Italy

Valerie Levkov

VP, Infrastructure, World Bank Group