Governance & Policy
Mining Governance & Policy
Shared vision, shared goalsAs geopolitical tensions rise and supply chains become increasingly prioritised, minerals policy has emerged as a critical lever of economic security and foreign relations. Governments worldwide are reshaping regulatory frameworks, trade rules and industrial policies to secure long term access to resources, placing Africa’s minerals firmly at the centre of global attention. This content pillar examines how African governments can use clear, stable and forward looking regulation to attract investment, strengthen negotiating power and ensure minerals drive long term national and continental development.
2026 Sessions Spotlighting This Pillar
The sessions below are taken from the February 2026 agenda and showcase the topics explored within this content pillar. The Mining Indaba 2027 agenda will be announced soon.
Can global coordination finally turn ASGM reform into real progress?
ASGM is expanding fast, along with illicit trade and security risks. This session examines how coordinated global action, through better traceability, processing and enforcement, can help governments formalise the sector and deliver measurable progress.
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Is the ground shifting between Africa and mining majors?
As global portfolios shift, some majors are downsizing or exiting Africa. Is this a worrying trend, or the start of a new order that allows greater African ownership of mineral wealth? What does it mean for investment, competition and technology transfer?
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Has the decline in foreign aid strengthened or strained Africa’s self-reliance?
As Western geopolitics and budgets pivot away from aid, a large funding vacuum has emerged. In the short term it’s painful, but could it also catalyse stronger intra-African collaboration and investment?
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Amanda Jennings
Acting Deputy VP, Infrastructure, Environment & Private Sector
Millennium Challenge Corporation
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The African narrativeMI27 reframes the critical minerals conversation through an African lens. The theme explores partnerships, investment and governance needed to unlock mineral potential, support industrialisation and strengthen Africa’s role in global supply chains.
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Breaking technology boundariesThis theme explores how AI, automation and emerging technologies are transforming mining. Discussions focus on improving efficiency, sustainability, safety and profitability while building smarter, more resilient operations.
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Users & enablersMI27 examines how mining and energy partnerships can support reliable, sustainable energy systems. The theme focuses on industrial growth, economic development and future-focused energy solutions across Africa.
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Exploration
Unlocking the next generation of mineral discoveryAfrica remains a leading frontier for mineral discovery. This theme explores how technology-enabled exploration can accelerate discoveries, strengthen project pipelines and reduce investment risk in a changing global market.
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Geopolitics
Minerals at the centre of a changing worldAs competition for mineral supply chains intensifies, Africa’s resources are becoming increasingly strategic. MI27 explores how African nations can strengthen partnerships, increase negotiating power and maximise long-term benefits.
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Industrialisation
Creating value addition through industryMI27 highlights the shift from raw exports toward local value addition and industrial growth. Discussions focus on strengthening processing capacity, supply chains and workforce skills across Africa.
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Infrastructure
Strengthening the pillar of progressInfrastructure is key to unlocking Africa’s mineral potential. This theme focuses on investment in transport, power, water and digital networks that support mining growth and regional integration.
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Investment
Partnering for profitMI27 explores how investment partnerships, financing solutions and shared infrastructure projects can unlock mineral resources, improve efficiency and strengthen Africa’s mining competitiveness.
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Leadership
The power of positive changemakersThis theme highlights leaders driving resilience, collaboration and innovation across mining. Discussions focus on strategies that support growth, transformation and global competitiveness.
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Sustainability
Mining with purpose: Strengthen ecosystems and societiesAs mineral demand grows, responsible mining practices are increasingly important. This theme explores renewable energy, water conservation, ethical labour and environmental stewardship to support sustainable industry growth.
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