Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Brian Currin

Executive Director  Concentric Alliance


2026 Agenda Sessions

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?

Wednesday 11 February 10:00 - 10:45 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 10:00 02/11/2026 10:45 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?

Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg