Tuesday Highlights

Join the CMSI partners alongside members of the CMSI Industry and Stakeholder advisory group as we discuss the following: 

•Putting the new standard in the African context: How will a consolidated standard impact the mining industry and its stakeholders in Africa specifically? 
•Feedback and reception so far: Following the first public consultation, what key themes have emerged from the feedback? What has the reception been from different stakeholders?
•What’s next: How will the Initiative move forward and what are the key milestones and measure of success for 2025 and beyond? 

As the mining companies navigate the changing mining sector landscape, treasury function has emerged as pivotal in driving efficient trade, settlement, and risk management. This panel will bring together leading international and regional mining companies to explore how treasury teams are enabling the Africa’ mining resurgence, facilitating collaborative financing, adapting to decarbonization challenges, leveraging technology to ensure sustainable, future-proof operations across treasury function.

The convergence of the mining and automotive sectors, and how this will shape company and countries’ industrial strategies

Working Group Sessions

• Public policy: Can commodity dependent countries work with the automotive sector to re think industrial policy around critical minerals?
• M&A strategies: What strategies are auto OEMs employing to invest into the critical minerals mining space?
• Auto value chains: How are OEMs securing critical metals supply in line with the energy transition agenda?
• Critical minerals and energy transition: How are critical minerals mining companies considering supplying the battery industry toward the energy transition?
• Converging industries and industrial strategy: How are states considering investing in the auto and metals sectors to drive national competitiveness and industrialisation?

Examination of Côte d’Ivoire’s mining activity, emphasizing its growing gold production and untapped potential in nickel, manganese, and bauxite. Focus on investment-friendly policies, improved geological mapping, and infrastructure advancements driving sector growth. 

Delve into how the government fosters sustainable mining practices, local community development, and Côte d’Ivoire’s ambitions to become a leading mining hub in West Africa.  

Overview of Mozambique’s mining efforts, highlighting its rich reserves of coal, graphite, and heavy mineral sands, as well as its emerging role in the global lithium supply chain.  
Focus on government initiatives to attract investment, improve infrastructure, and support sustainable mining practices. 
Opportunities for partnerships to enhance exploration, production, and downstream processing.