Joined at the Source: Building Copper- Cobalt Partnerships
Copper and cobalt are geological partners, yet above ground they are managed in silos. In Africa’s Copperbelt, where both are co- located, this fragmented approach undermines value capture, sustainability, and resilience. This session explores how partnerships across governments, industry, and civil society can integrate co-located resources for greater efficiency and fairness. Panellists will debate new models for collaboration and share lessons from cross- commodity and cross-jurisdiction experience offering bold ideas to shape Africa’s role in the future of critical minerals future.
Wednesday 11 February 10:15 - 11:00 Critical Minerals Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)
Critical minerals
Governance, regulation and policy
Copper and cobalt are geological partners, yet above ground they are managed in silos. In Africa’s Copperbelt, where both are co- located, this fragmented approach undermines value capture, sustainability, and resilience. This session explores how partnerships across governments, industry, and civil society can integrate co-located resources for greater efficiency and fairness. Panellists will debate new models for collaboration and share lessons from cross- commodity and cross-jurisdiction experience offering bold ideas to shape Africa’s role in the future of critical minerals future.
Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
Moderator
CEO , Kumi
Speakers
President & CEO, International Copper Association
Head of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability, Cobalt Institute
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