Mining Indaba - Hon. Lefoko Maxwell Moagi

Hon. Lefoko Maxwell Moagi

Minister of Minerals & Energy Republic of Botswana

An experienced and highly skilled leader focused in developing innovative solutions for professional challenges, optimising production, and maximising resources in various organisations including metals and diamond mines, construction and engineering firms. He has held higher positions in various mining companies. He has broad business skills set that include strategic planning, financial acumen, project management, engineering, operational efficiency, team management, and revenue generation.

Has a strong focus on people development and an ability for striking rapport with stakeholders. His focus is on ensuring sustainable power and energy availability for Botswana through use of generation, alternatives and climate friendly products.

- Aims to create jobs across the whole value chain of the country’s mineral and energy economy.

- Believes in improved service delivery at both national and constituency level, through innovative processes and servant leadership.

Hon. Moagi is the Member of Parliament for Ramotswa Constituency. He also holds memberships in different fields as follows:

- Board Member (President of the Synod)- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Botswana

- Director-Jalopy (Pty) Ltd

- Member – Engineers Registration Board (Pr. Eng 20160542) (ERB-PC-02344)

- Member-Botswana Institute of Engineers (MBIE)

- Member-Intsitute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM3)

- Former Council (Board) Member-United Evangelical Mission, Wuppertal, Germany

- Former Financial Advisor-United Evangelical Mission, Wuppertal Germany

- Former Chairman-Majwe Mining Provident Fund

Agenda Sessions

Keynote Panel: Unlocking the future of African mining through balanced contracts

Many African countries have yet to maximise the true value of their mineral resources since gaining independence. This is related to issues such as weak governance, limited knowledge, limited assessment or control of their mineral resources or geodata to underpin negotiations, inadequate capacity, and unfair contracts. Poorly negotiated contracts often lead to poor outcomes for the environment, host communities, civil society, governments, investors, and lenders. Bad contracts and outcomes also hinder mining investment, and affect the supply of important minerals and the stability and security of the mining value chain. Nonetheless, because Africa hosts significant reserves of the minerals required for the energy transition mining, mining on the continent is expected to expand in the foreseeable future, boding well for the future – not least through contracts that are fairer to the owners of the mineral resources.

Wednesday 08 February 11:00 - 12:00 Main Stage

Main Stage

Add to calendar 02/08/2023 11:00 02/08/2023 12:00 Keynote Panel: Unlocking the future of African mining through balanced contracts Many African countries have yet to maximise the true value of their mineral resources since gaining independence. This is related to issues such as weak governance, limited knowledge, limited assessment or control of their mineral resources or geodata to underpin negotiations, inadequate capacity, and unfair contracts. Poorly negotiated contracts often lead to poor outcomes for the environment, host communities, civil society, governments, investors, and lenders. Bad contracts and outcomes also hinder mining investment, and affect the supply of important minerals and the stability and security of the mining value chain. Nonetheless, because Africa hosts significant reserves of the minerals required for the energy transition mining, mining on the continent is expected to expand in the foreseeable future, boding well for the future – not least through contracts that are fairer to the owners of the mineral resources. Main Stage Europe/London

Ministerial Address

Ministerial Speeches & Onstage Discussions (15-minute speeches & short discussion)

During this session Ministers will speak about various opportunities presented by each country, local content, governance as well as visions behind strategic minerals and equitable opportunities for partners. The session will also highlight emerging project and investment opportunities and collaboration between private and public sector.

Wednesday 08 February 13:00 - 13:15 Roof Terrace

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/08/2023 13:00 02/08/2023 13:15 Ministerial Address Ministerial Speeches & Onstage Discussions (15-minute speeches & short discussion)

During this session Ministers will speak about various opportunities presented by each country, local content, governance as well as visions behind strategic minerals and equitable opportunities for partners. The session will also highlight emerging project and investment opportunities and collaboration between private and public sector. Roof Terrace Europe/London

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