2026 Agenda Sessions

Is gold a critical mineral for Africa's development?

With the continents recent political and economic shift towards gold security, this panel challenges old narratives to discuss if gold is the continents most underestimated critical mineral.
 

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.