Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2026-02-09T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-02-12T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

H.E Amb. Alberto Vecchi

Ambassador of Italy Italian Embassy in South Africa

Born in Modena, on 30th August 1966. University of Bologna: graduated in Political sciences, on 25th of June 1993. Following a competitive exam, entered the diplomatic careeron the 23rd September 1996.At the Diplomatic Institute, professional training course from 23rd September 1996 to 22 June 1997. At the Directorate General of Economic Affairs, Off. IX from 23rd March 1998. At the Directorate General of Mediterranean and Middle East Countries, Off. I from 1stJanuary 2000. Second Secretary at the Italian Embassy in Buenos Aires from 14th February 2000. Confirmed at the Italian Embassy in Buenos Aires as First Secretary from 23rd September 2000. Consul in Cape Town from 19th June 2003. Promoted Counsellor in Cape Town on the 02nd July 2006. Appointed Head of Office for the South East Asia and the Pacific General Directorate for Asia, Oceania and Antarctic countries from30th April 2007. Sent on Mission to Herat from September 2008 to March 2009 as head of the civilian component of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (ISAF).Counselor at the Italin Embassy in Addis Ababa from 7th September 2009. Promoted to Senior Counsellor from 2nd July 2011. Appointed Ambassador of Italy to the Kingdom of Baharain from 19th October 2012. Head of office for the Horn of Africa from 19th September 2016. Ambassador of Italy to the Federal Republic of Somalia from 07th October 2019.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Italy–Africa: Partnership opportunities in critical minerals

The event “Italy–Africa: Partnership Opportunities in Critical Minerals”, will be held with the presence of Vice Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini and will deepen the cooperation between Italy and Africa on critical raw materials, with a specific focus on supply‑security requirements and the Italian Government Mattei Plan, the strategic initiative for Africa aimed at fostering equal partnerships grounded in sustainable development. This event addresses the innovative Italian mineral strategy within the European CRM Act, focused on the enhancement of extraction and processing capacities in partner countries. The event will also showcase possible national and multilateral financing tools supporting investments - particularly on risk mitigation, blended finance, and project preparation. It concludes with a corporate segment on “mine‑to‑market” integration, with presentation on Italian and African best practices.

Tuesday 10 February 11:15 - 12:45 Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 11:15 02/10/2026 12:45 Italy–Africa: Partnership opportunities in critical minerals The event “Italy–Africa: Partnership Opportunities in Critical Minerals”, will be held with the presence of Vice Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini and will deepen the cooperation between Italy and Africa on critical raw materials, with a specific focus on supply‑security requirements and the Italian Government Mattei Plan, the strategic initiative for Africa aimed at fostering equal partnerships grounded in sustainable development. This event addresses the innovative Italian mineral strategy within the European CRM Act, focused on the enhancement of extraction and processing capacities in partner countries. The event will also showcase possible national and multilateral financing tools supporting investments - particularly on risk mitigation, blended finance, and project preparation. It concludes with a corporate segment on “mine‑to‑market” integration, with presentation on Italian and African best practices.
Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3) Africa/Johannesburg

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