Mining Indaba Agenda for 2025

Lithium and graphite: What Is Africa's true potential for filling the long-term EV battery gap? And, how can industry support downstream battery manufacturing opportunities in-country?

Part of the Redefining Critical Minerals programme (hosted as part of the Disruptive Discussions agenda on Wednesday)

What is needed to expedite the introduction of new lithium and graphite mines in Africa?
How big is Africa's lithium and graphite potential exactly?
Responsible sourcing - the make or break for these critical minerals?
The government question - how to balance the profit scale between global supply of raw materials and downstream value-addition
Lessons learned - advice from Africa's current producers

Wednesday 05 February 10:20 - 11:05 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 10:20 02/05/2025 11:05 Lithium and graphite: What Is Africa's true potential for filling the long-term EV battery gap? And, how can industry support downstream battery manufacturing opportunities in-country?

Part of the Redefining Critical Minerals programme (hosted as part of the Disruptive Discussions agenda on Wednesday)

What is needed to expedite the introduction of new lithium and graphite mines in Africa?
How big is Africa's lithium and graphite potential exactly?
Responsible sourcing - the make or break for these critical minerals?
The government question - how to balance the profit scale between global supply of raw materials and downstream value-addition
Lessons learned - advice from Africa's current producers

CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg