Desiderious Chapewa
Chief Geologist Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development - Zambia
Desiderius Chapewa serves as Zambia’s Chief Geologist under the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development. He coordinates national geological survey programs, mining operations reports, and industry research initiatives. Additionally, he manages Zambia's National Geological Database, which identifies the country's geology, mineral resources, ore reserves, and mining activities.
He has more than 21 years of experience in the Mining Industry, with specialization in mineral resource management, exploration strategies and conceptual studies that enhance mineral production and profitability. He began his career at Konkola Copper Mines, gaining expertise in open-pit and underground copper-cobalt mining. He later worked for Australian and Canadian listed companies exploring gold, copper, nickel, and uranium before founding a consultancy to support mineral exploration projects.
Since 2014, he has served in government, focusing on advancing Zambia’s mineral resource development. He is a member of the Technical Committee for the Modernization of Zambia’s National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) and actively promotes geoscience professional development as Treasurer of the Geological Society of Zambia (GSZ).
Mr. Chapewa is engaged in research on reflection seismology, an emerging technology that detects deep mineral resources, assists in mine structuring, and generates data that promotes sustainable investments.
2025 Agenda Sessions
A nexus approach - framing African minerals within the global security matrix.
- As the global energy transition gathers pace, how can producers stave off the same "resource curse" that many oil producers have faced?
- Why is African developmental security paramount to the wider global security nexus?
- As foreign partners increasingly seek to secure CRMs, can producers leverage this to develop a united and robust African voice in global economic and political governance?
- How can a community centric approach help guide conflict-sensitivity that supports protection of local communities whilst prioritising investment in labour empowerment, skills development, and sustainable livelihoods for long-term community upliftment?
Tuesday 04 February 16:30 - 17:15 CTICC2
Intergovernmental Summit Track 1
- As the global energy transition gathers pace, how can producers stave off the same "resource curse" that many oil producers have faced?
- Why is African developmental security paramount to the wider global security nexus?
- As foreign partners increasingly seek to secure CRMs, can producers leverage this to develop a united and robust African voice in global economic and political governance?
- How can a community centric approach help guide conflict-sensitivity that supports protection of local communities whilst prioritising investment in labour empowerment, skills development, and sustainable livelihoods for long-term community upliftment?
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