2024 Agenda Sessions

VOICES OF DISRUPTION – Barrick Gold Corporation

Hear from one of Africa’s leading mining companies as they outline how they are bringing positive change and disruption to the industry, the country and the African continent. 

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - Why gold is and is not a critical mineral

Why gold is and is not a critical mineral

• As investors and policy makers focus on stimulating production of critical minerals, won’t gold inevitably suffer?
• If gold isn’t a key component of clean energy tech/infrastructure, does it have any role to play in decarbonising African economies?
• Given gold's pivotal role in many developing economies, particularly in Africa, how might a shift in policy and investment (prioritising critical minerals) impact local stakeholders and development and growth opportunities?
• Do we need to consider wider concepts of ‘criticality’ – in considering the ‘purpose’ of ‘’value’ the gold mining industry – e.g. in stimulating growth/development opportunities?