
In this insightful Mining Indaba TV interview, Nafi Chinery, Africa Director at the Natural Resource Governance Institute, shares expert perspectives on the key barriers to obtaining permits, successful reforms that have streamlined the process, and what’s needed to future-proof the African mining industry. She also highlights examples of permitting reforms across the continent and discusses strategies for building a more sustainable mining sector.
Don’t miss this critical discussion on creating a more efficient and transparent permitting process for Africa’s mining sector.

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