2026 Agenda Sessions

Is mining's ESG agenda losing momentum?

Are mining’s ESG priorities evolving or diluting? WHAT IF mining’s ESG priorities – decarbonisation, inclusion and diversity – could be strategically positioned as equally important to shifting business strategies, global geopolitics and commodity price fluctuation? Gain insights into what it takes to keep sustainability and equity at the heart of mining’s uncertain economic future.

Are shorter trade corridors the blueprint to unlocking Africa’s logistics potential?

WHAT IF Africa’s mining, trading, and logistics companies could bypass traditional, congested routes and instead leverage a new network of shorter, smarter trade corridors? Imagine a future where goods move seamlessly across the continent, distances are dramatically reduced, and supply chains become truly agile. 
 
In this session, panellists will discuss how partnerships with authorities and project developers are bringing these solutions to life, and how each new corridor contributes to a diversified approach to infrastructure and logistics across Africa – enabling companies to access markets more effectively and driving growth along key routes.