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
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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?
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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
Moderator
CEO and Founder, Levin Sources
Speakers
MD and CEO , Syrah Resources
Managing Principal, Coverage Head: Resources & Energy Sector, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking