Mining Indaba - Cécile Billaux

Cécile Billaux

Head of Unit - Investment Climate, Private sector, Trade and Employment - DG International Partnerships European Commission

Agenda Sessions

Panel: Fragile Mining Jurisdictions: how are current world events, the energy crisis, and the need f

- Approx 56% of the world’s copper resources are now outside the traditional tier one mining jurisdictions of Australia, Canada, Chile, Poland and the U.S.

- Decarbonisation and energy transition are ferociously driving the demand side meaning fragile jurisdictions in Africa are increasingly on the radar.

- How can junior to major operators apply rigorous ESG-centred standards to protect communities and ecosystems from significant negative impact?

Tuesday 07 February 11:45 - 12:30 Roof Terrace

Sustainable Development Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2023 11:45 02/07/2023 12:30 Panel: Fragile Mining Jurisdictions: how are current world events, the energy crisis, and the need f - Approx 56% of the world’s copper resources are now outside the traditional tier one mining jurisdictions of Australia, Canada, Chile, Poland and the U.S.

- Decarbonisation and energy transition are ferociously driving the demand side meaning fragile jurisdictions in Africa are increasingly on the radar.

- How can junior to major operators apply rigorous ESG-centred standards to protect communities and ecosystems from significant negative impact? Roof Terrace Europe/London

Panel 1: Partnerships between the EU and African countries: sustainable investments for the

The panel will gather representatives from Africa, the European Union, financial institutions and the private sector. It will create a space for dialogue to identify practical ways of building mutually beneficial, sustainable partnerships together.

Panel 1 - EU-Africa partnerships for sustainable raw materials value chains: a win-win opportunity
Do the EU-Africa partnerships respond to the needs of the partner countries?
What can African countries do on their turn to secure a continuous flow of sustainable investment?

Wednesday 08 February 14:00 - 15:00 Level 1 Stage

Special Content

Add to calendar 02/08/2023 14:00 02/08/2023 15:00 Panel 1: Partnerships between the EU and African countries: sustainable investments for the The panel will gather representatives from Africa, the European Union, financial institutions and the private sector. It will create a space for dialogue to identify practical ways of building mutually beneficial, sustainable partnerships together.

Panel 1 - EU-Africa partnerships for sustainable raw materials value chains: a win-win opportunity
Do the EU-Africa partnerships respond to the needs of the partner countries?
What can African countries do on their turn to secure a continuous flow of sustainable investment?

Level 1 Stage Europe/London

Panel 2: Partnerships between the EU and African countries: sustainable investments for the

The panel will gather representatives from Africa, the European Union, financial institutions and the private sector. It will create a space for dialogue to identify practical ways of building mutually beneficial, sustainable partnerships together.

Panel 2 – Practical tools to promote EU sustainable investments
What instruments are available to promote the investment climate of producing countries?
What are the factors that influence private sector’s investments decisions?

Wednesday 08 February 15:00 - 16:00 Level 1 Stage

Special Content

Add to calendar 02/08/2023 15:00 02/08/2023 16:00 Panel 2: Partnerships between the EU and African countries: sustainable investments for the The panel will gather representatives from Africa, the European Union, financial institutions and the private sector. It will create a space for dialogue to identify practical ways of building mutually beneficial, sustainable partnerships together.

Panel 2 – Practical tools to promote EU sustainable investments
What instruments are available to promote the investment climate of producing countries?
What are the factors that influence private sector’s investments decisions?

Level 1 Stage Europe/London

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