Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Barend Petersen

Chairperson, DBCM Deputy Chairperson, International Mining Commission 2030


2026 Agenda Sessions

Can Africa's mining industry thrive in an age of conflict and global uncertainty?

Geopolitical tensions, supply-chain volatility, and domestic instability continue to reshape investor risk profiles. How can African markets insulate themselves from unpredictable geopolitical uncertainties while building resilience and sovereignty?

Tuesday 10 February 10:45 - 11:30 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 10:45 02/10/2026 11:30 Can Africa's mining industry thrive in an age of conflict and global uncertainty?

Geopolitical tensions, supply-chain volatility, and domestic instability continue to reshape investor risk profiles. How can African markets insulate themselves from unpredictable geopolitical uncertainties while building resilience and sovereignty?

Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg