Bongani Motsa
Acting Chief Economist Minerals Council South Africa
Bongani has over two decades of experience as an economist and is currently the Acting Chief Economist at the Minerals Council South Africa. His passion is real sector economics, including mining and energy.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Is resource nationalism paving the way for equitable global partnerships in critical minerals supp
Those practising resource nationalism often seek to maximise revenue, stimulate industrial development and secure strategic control over strategic minerals. Often nations have much to gain during a commodity boom but are left in a weak bargaining position during a slump.When the world is looking for transition minerals, this can often scare foreign investors. Resource nationalism rebalancing traditional global trade partnerships; is it for the better of Africa?
Tuesday 10 February 13:30 - 14:15 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)
Critical minerals
Governance, regulation and policy
Those practising resource nationalism often seek to maximise revenue, stimulate industrial development and secure strategic control over strategic minerals. Often nations have much to gain during a commodity boom but are left in a weak bargaining position during a slump.When the world is looking for transition minerals, this can often scare foreign investors. Resource nationalism rebalancing traditional global trade partnerships; is it for the better of Africa?
Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg








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