Estelle Levin-Nally
CEO & Founder Levin Sources
For over twenty years, Estelle has been building post-extractivist, regenerative, and equitable minerals value chains that deliver sustainable development for business and society. She is the CEO and Founder of Levin Sources, a B Corporation certified advisory firm that has assisted 160+ clients to responsibly and sustainably produce, trade and invest in 150+ minerals in 90+ countries since 2010, including most of Africa. Operating in the fields of responsible raw materials, souring and investment, Levin Sources helps mining and minerals processing clients navigate the strategic and operational aspects of equitable benefit sharing, inclusion and community engagement; managing artisanal and small-scale mining relations; geopolitical dynamics, including conflict, peace and security; traceability, transparency & due diligence; and capital mobilisation. Estelle is an advisor to the G7 as part of their Gender Equality Advisory Council, a Commissioner for the Global Investor Commission for Mining 2030, a member of Women in Mining UK’s Policy & Research Committee. She also sits on the Investment Committee of Africa Green Mining Partners. She is an Ambassador for the Indaba, previously serving as Chair of the Sustainability Committee from 2023-25. In 2026, Estelle’s book, co-edited with Dr. Fabiana Di Lorenzo and Dr. Victoria Gronwald, will be published. “Leadership in the Just Transition: the role of remedy in minerals value chains” includes several case studies from Africa
2026 Agenda Sessions
Is a circular economy just?
A circular economy is undoubtedly better for the planet by reducing pressure on new extraction, but can it be good for people too? How can we avoid it "kicking away the ladder" for development in producing countries if the world's demand for primary metal falls?
Wednesday 11 February 09:30 - 10:15 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)
Just Energy Transition
Sustainability
A circular economy is undoubtedly better for the planet by reducing pressure on new extraction, but can it be good for people too? How can we avoid it "kicking away the ladder" for development in producing countries if the world's demand for primary metal falls?
Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/JohannesburgCan you make mining more sustainable?
Mining has a huge impact on the environment around it, both from a nature perspective and a people perspective. Will you, Africa’s next generation of mining professionals, be able to make mining more sustainable where past generations have failed? Put your ideas to make mining more sustainable to our panel of experts who will discuss if your idea is lightning in a bottle or a pipe dream with no feasibility. Join to have your say on Africa’s mining future.
Thursday 12 February 11:50 - 12:35 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Leadership
Sustainability








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