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Country Showcases
Building Critical Minerals Value Chains in South Africa: An Investor Dialogue
South Africa has adopted a Critical Minerals Strategy and Implementation Plan that positions the country as a reliable supplier and value-adding hub for minerals essential to the global energy transition, digitalisation, and advanced manufacturing. This was further supported by the adoption of the G20 Critical Minerals Framework at the G20 Leaders Summit.
This event is designed to showcase South Africa’s critical minerals value proposition, create a direct conversation between economic Ministers and investors, and highlight concrete opportunities where South Africa is ready to partner.
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Hon. Gwede Mantashe
Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources, Republic of South Africa
Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources
Moderator
Country Showcase – Republic of Mozambique
This overview of Mozambique’s mining efforts will highlight how its rich reserves of coal, graphite, and heavy mineral sands are building the nation into an industrial-growth hub, as well as its emerging role in the global lithium supply chain. A secondary focus will on government initiatives to attract investment, improve infrastructure, and support sustainable mining practices, along with the partnerships enhancing exploration, production, and downstream value addition.
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Hélio Inguane
Director Mining Technological Research & Environment Services
National Institute of Mines
Moderator
How can African countries leverage the rise of new investors in critical minerals?
The first part of this session focuses on how private capital and sovereign stakeholders are shaping Africa’s next generation of mining and infrastructure projects. Drawing on perspectives from global mining leadership, private equity, and government, this discussion will explore how early-stage project development, capital deployment strategies, and policy alignment can unlock value across the project lifecycle.
Panellists will examine what investors look for at the front end of projects, how governments can position assets to attract long-term capital, and where partnerships between private investors and state actors are most effective in accelerating development while managing risk.
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Angola Mining Business Forum, Uncovering Angola’s Mineral Potential Through Strong Partnership
The Angola Mining Business Forum will outline the current opportunities, as well as mapping the geological, legislative and investment changes being undertaken to enrich the upcoming and existing mining opportunities. Sessions will focus on the geological and mining potential, legislative frameworks and investment opportunities.
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Moderator
Frederico Martins Correia
Partner, Mining & Metals Leader, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde
Deloitte
Country Showcase – Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire presents its dynamic mining sector and the government’s vision for positioning the country as a leading West African minerals hub. The session will explore recent discoveries in gold, lithium, and nickel; infrastructure developments that enhance export capacity; and the policy framework driving sustainable and inclusive growth. It will also provide updates as to the Lafigué Mine and Koné Gold Project.
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Country Showcase - Republic of Guinea (Simandou 2040)
This session will present Guinea’s transformation in two parts: the first will examine the "One Year of Delivery" following the Simandou launch, detailing the transition to operationalisation of the integrated mine-rail-port chain alongside the ground-breaking of two new alumina refineries and the creation of the National Mining Company (NMC). The second will assess the Simandou 2040 vision as a comprehensive roadmap for industrialisation, exploring how new institutional models like the CTG and ANAIM, paired with the country’s first sovereign rating (B+), are de-risking investments and leveraging mining infrastructure to drive long-term economic diversification.
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Hon. Djami Diallo
Minister of Environment & Deputy Spokesperson of the Government
Republic of Guinea
Country Showcase – Republic of Zambia
Zambia invites investors into a critical phase of its mining transformation, as it spotlights its ambitious aims to expand copper output and capitalise on its rich deposits of cobalt, graphite, and nickel. The 2026 showcase will discuss the Ministry's drive to unlock more than 40 newly released mining licenses, the launch of a special-purpose vehicle to hold at least 30 % state participation in incoming projects, and the push for downstream processing and value addition.
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Country Showcase - Islamic Republic of Mauritania
In partnership with Kinross, the Ministry of Mines will present on its strategic expansion of the flagship mine near Tasiast and the enhanced partnerships between the government and private sector. A particular focus will be placed on operational scale-up, infrastructure linkages and the investment and regulatory framework offering clarity for long term stability.
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Cissé Traoré
Director of Exploration
Agence Nationale de Recherches Géologique et du Patrimoine Minier
Moderator
Country Showcase – Republic of Mali: Un nouveau partenariat pour un secteur minier performant
Mali is re-positioning its mining sector as a strategic engine for national development, explicating the newly adopted mining code as it raises state & local participation in mining projects built upon a stronger mandate for value-addition frameworks. The Ministry will emphasise continuing centrality of gold, whilst also showcasing emerging opportunities in lithium and other battery minerals.
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Moderator
Country Showcase – Republic of Botswana
Theme: 50 Years of Mining Excellence. The Next Era Starts Now
The session will outline Botswana’s pivot from its diamond-dominated mining profile toward a diversified minerals future, including the strengths of its cutting/polishing infrastructure and the national strategy to build value-addition and beneficiation. Secondarily, it will explore how the country's stable regulatory environment offers incentives for mineral development and how investors can engage in the evolving mining value chain alongside local participation
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