Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Mark Bristow

CEO Barrick Gold Corporation


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. 

Monday 05 February 15:15 - 15:35 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2024 15:15 02/05/2024 15:35 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.  Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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?

Wednesday 07 February 13:45 - 14:30 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 13:45 02/07/2024 14:30 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?
Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg