Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2026-02-09T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-02-12T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

Nunzia Bernardo

Senior Expert on Energy & Georesources Ministry of the Environment & Energy Security, Italy

Nunzia Bernardo holds a master's degree in geology and applied geology. She starts her career in 2016 at the Directorate Geneal for Hydrocarbons and Georesources at the Ministry of Economic Development where she oversees the Dossiers related to hydrocarbons, geothermal and raw materials. Then she moves into applied research where she deals with the management and implementation of applied research projects on integrated energy systems. Projects focused on the integration of georesources into energy systems (hydrocarbons, geothermal energy, CRM, strategic storage) and the resilience of the energy system to extreme natural phenomena (hydrogeological-hydraulic risk; seismic risk). Since 2023 she works at Technical Secretariat of the Italian Minister of the Environment and Energy Security where she oversees the Dossier Related to energy security, focusing on critical Raw Materials and geothermal energy at the national, European and international level (specifically referring to G7, G20, Mattei Plan For Africa, etc).

2026 Agenda Sessions

Italy–Africa: Partnership opportunities in critical minerals

The event “Italy–Africa: Partnership Opportunities in Critical Minerals”, will be held with the presence of Vice Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini and will deepen the cooperation between Italy and Africa on critical raw materials, with a specific focus on supply‑security requirements and the Italian Government Mattei Plan, the strategic initiative for Africa aimed at fostering equal partnerships grounded in sustainable development. This event addresses the innovative Italian mineral strategy within the European CRM Act, focused on the enhancement of extraction and processing capacities in partner countries. The event will also showcase possible national and multilateral financing tools supporting investments - particularly on risk mitigation, blended finance, and project preparation. It concludes with a corporate segment on “mine‑to‑market” integration, with presentation on Italian and African best practices.

Tuesday 10 February 11:15 - 12:45 Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 11:15 02/10/2026 12:45 Italy–Africa: Partnership opportunities in critical minerals The event “Italy–Africa: Partnership Opportunities in Critical Minerals”, will be held with the presence of Vice Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini and will deepen the cooperation between Italy and Africa on critical raw materials, with a specific focus on supply‑security requirements and the Italian Government Mattei Plan, the strategic initiative for Africa aimed at fostering equal partnerships grounded in sustainable development. This event addresses the innovative Italian mineral strategy within the European CRM Act, focused on the enhancement of extraction and processing capacities in partner countries. The event will also showcase possible national and multilateral financing tools supporting investments - particularly on risk mitigation, blended finance, and project preparation. It concludes with a corporate segment on “mine‑to‑market” integration, with presentation on Italian and African best practices.
Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3) Africa/Johannesburg

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