Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Unlocking Industrialisation through advanced manufacturing and critical minerals for Africa's future

This session will explore the strategic role of advanced manufacturing technologies and critical minerals in driving industrialisation across Africa. It will delve into how Africa can tap into its rich mineral resources to develop competitive manufacturing sectors, creating amore integrated and sustainable industrial base. Featuring insights from the WEF's recent thought leadership publications, the session will provide actionable strategies for African policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to transform these opportunities into tangible outcomes.


Monday 09 February 14:30 - 15:15 Downstream Buyers Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 14:30 02/09/2026 15:15 Unlocking Industrialisation through advanced manufacturing and critical minerals for Africa's future

This session will explore the strategic role of advanced manufacturing technologies and critical minerals in driving industrialisation across Africa. It will delve into how Africa can tap into its rich mineral resources to develop competitive manufacturing sectors, creating amore integrated and sustainable industrial base. Featuring insights from the WEF's recent thought leadership publications, the session will provide actionable strategies for African policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to transform these opportunities into tangible outcomes.

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

Veronica Bolton Smith

CEO, The Critical Minerals Africa Group

Speakers

Memia Fendri

Lead, Resilient & Sustainable Value Chains, World Economic Forum

Mmakgoshi Lekhethe

CEO, Industrial Development Corporation

Paul Gait

Group Head of Strategy, Anglo American

Wesley Rosslyn-Smith

Director, South Africa Centre for Industry & Technology