Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

François Lemaître

MD & Partner Boston Consulting Group

François Lemaître is a Managing Director and Partner at BCG, specializing in Metals & Mining (M&M). He has extensive expertise in strategic assessments, capital project reviews, and operational excellence. François oversees M&M projects across Europe and Africa, with a particular focus on French-speaking countries.


2025 Agenda Sessions

Bauxite: Unlocking the downstream aluminium door

  • From bauxite to aluminium - what is needed to bridge the downstream gap in Africa and reduce reliance on China? 
  • Africa's objectives for aluminium refineries - from dream to reality? 
  • Is the lack of consistent clean energy the blocker? And what is needed to decarbonise new aluminium refineries? 
  • What role does scrap metal play in this industry? 
  • The human rights factor - are we talking about this enough? 

Wednesday 05 February 12:35 - 13:20 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 12:35 02/05/2025 13:20 Bauxite: Unlocking the downstream aluminium door
  • From bauxite to aluminium - what is needed to bridge the downstream gap in Africa and reduce reliance on China? 
  • Africa's objectives for aluminium refineries - from dream to reality? 
  • Is the lack of consistent clean energy the blocker? And what is needed to decarbonise new aluminium refineries? 
  • What role does scrap metal play in this industry? 
  • The human rights factor - are we talking about this enough? 
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg