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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Dr. Robert Pijpers

Senior Advisor European Partnership for Responsible Minerals

Dr. Robert Pijpers works as a senior advisor for the European Partnerships for Responsible Minerals. He has more than 15 years of experience working on the social, economic, environmental and political dimensions of large and small-scale mining, especially in relation to development and supply chain challenges. He is the author of numerous academic articles and books, including ‘The Anthropology of Resource Extraction’ (2022) and ‘Mining and Development in Sierra Leone’ (2024). 

2026 Agenda Sessions

Dual-use dilemma: Balancing reliable mineral access and ensuring responsible supply chains for green

Africa stands at the heart of the global race for minerals, essential for the green energy transition, advanced robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and defense technologies. In this context of high market demands, ensuring reliable mineral access is critical. Moreover, with vast (untapped) reserves, Africa has the potential to shape the future of clean energy and technological innovation through supplying the minerals that are in high demand globally, while also stimulating sustainable development for its population through building responsible and reliable mineral supply chains. It will also address the question: is there an opportunity for African markets, including ASM? This session will be run as an interactive workshop. Looking at the full value chain, it explores the competing demands across sectors; scrutinizes the (complementary) roles and responsibilities of different actors, including governing institutions, up-, mid- and downstream companies, as well as artisanal and small-scale mining; and examines the connection between responsible investment and building secure supply chains.

Tuesday 10 February 14:00 - 16:00 Okavango Delta Stage (CTICC2 - Level 1)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 14:00 02/10/2026 16:00 Dual-use dilemma: Balancing reliable mineral access and ensuring responsible supply chains for green Africa stands at the heart of the global race for minerals, essential for the green energy transition, advanced robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and defense technologies. In this context of high market demands, ensuring reliable mineral access is critical. Moreover, with vast (untapped) reserves, Africa has the potential to shape the future of clean energy and technological innovation through supplying the minerals that are in high demand globally, while also stimulating sustainable development for its population through building responsible and reliable mineral supply chains. It will also address the question: is there an opportunity for African markets, including ASM? This session will be run as an interactive workshop. Looking at the full value chain, it explores the competing demands across sectors; scrutinizes the (complementary) roles and responsibilities of different actors, including governing institutions, up-, mid- and downstream companies, as well as artisanal and small-scale mining; and examines the connection between responsible investment and building secure supply chains. Okavango Delta Stage (CTICC2 - Level 1) Africa/Johannesburg
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