2026 Agenda Sessions

Opening Ministerial Address

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How close is Africa to real regional and continental integration?

As global interest in Africa’s critical minerals grows, so does the opportunity for collective action on value addition and beneficiation. Yet meaningful integration remains elusive. What tangible progress has been made toward regional and continental cohesion, and can Africa overcome the structural, political, and logistical barriers that continue to fragment its economic power?

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Country Showcase – Republic of Ghana

As one of Africa’s top gold-producing nations, Ghana is gearing up for its next chapter in mineral development. This showcase will delve into the production scale-up at major gold operations, the launch of value-addition initiatives (including refineries and lithium expansion) and the government’s strengthened regulatory push to curb smuggling and increase formalisation alongside environmental protections.

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