Why Attend – Mining Exploration Companies

• How are data and AI revolutionising the mining industry across the value chain? 
•  What is the potential return on investment from data-driven initiatives, from improved operational efficiency to predictive maintenance, expediating mineral discovery, and improving drilling confidence? 
• What are the hurdles in implementing data standards in the mining industry? 

Session sponsored by Michelin

• What are the key benefits of using data and AI for workforce optimization in today’s business environment?
• The importance of data literacy and analytics skills in optimizing workforce management, improving safety, and enhancing productivity.
• How can data-driven and AI-powered tools and technologies transform the mining industry?

• Africa as the premier energy partner – how can an equitable approach help galvanize increased collaboration throughout the supply chain? 
• What financing instruments can foreign partners provide to de-risk & catalyze private sector investments to unlock the value addition capacities prioritized by Africa?
• What else needs to be done to ensure the continent becomes the global mineral leader, and future-proof its industry? 
• As foreign actors seek alternatives to minimize overreliance, does the continent risk losing its moment?

• What are the key features of the Brazilian PPP infrastructure model and what factors led to this model being developed in the country?
• What led to this model being successfully adopted by the mining sector for its infrastructure needs?
• How is the reform of infrastructure projects in Africa benefiting the mining sector in countries like South Africa and Angola?
• How can countries in Africa adopt elements of the Brazilian PPP model to support the sustainable growth of their mining sectors?
• How can infrastructure projects be developed more sustainably?

• This session will address the ‘how’ of bringing investments into local processing & refining of minerals and facilitating downstream manufacturing across Africa. 
• What are the key levers of support governments need and how can south-south & international cooperation address some of the challenges currently faced?  
• How do regional & global architectures around trade policy, technology transfer & development financing need to be reshaped to align climate ambitions with Africa’s critical minerals endowment and industrialization goals?   

• What is African mining’s long-term offer to mining communities?
• What should African mining’s legacy be for affected communities?
• How can ‘holes in the ground’ be leveraged for post-mining sustainable development?

• How important is technology in Africa’s sustainable development?
• Is technology being utilised to meet sustainability goals?
• Are technology providers and innovators doing enough, and can technology be a negative to sustainability?

• As the continent looks to turbocharge economic development and mining activities, what does the current infrastructure deficit look like across Africa? Where is the critical access needed? 
• How is infrastructure funding being attracted, and what are the funding mechanisms available to develop new infrastructure requirements?
• How can the maximisation of propulsive local and regional economic linkages help expedite infrastructure development?
• PPPs - how are Public/Private partnerships accelerating development of African infrastructure?

• How are auto OEMs securing their critical mineral supply chains in line with the transition to EVs?
• What investment trends by leading auto OEMs into mining companies are we seeing?
• How is this strategic trend impacting industrial policy in countries with automotive value chains?
• Can South Africa create a combined automotive and mining value chain focusing on critical minerals?
• What implications will this have for African states that mine critical minerals?

•    Is ESG investing helping or hindering African development? 
•    Which sustainable financiers are investing in African mining and related services, infrastructure and innovation? 
•    Which African minerals players are succeeding to attract sustainable investment and why?
•    How can African mining become more attractive to sustainable finance?