2025 Agenda Sessions

JOGMEC Session: Building Supply Chain Robustness in the Development of Mineral Resources Together

The presentations by the Japanese government and Japanese private companies include how partnering with Japan and applying its expertise and technology is an attractive option for the African countries to build supply chain robustness.

• JOGMEC introduces its activities in Africa to build supply chain robustness in the development of mineral resources.
• Asia Minerals Limited (AML) established solid manganese supply chain across ores to ferroalloys through their trading functions and will make a presentation on “AML’s Integrated Manganese Operation & Strategic Actions for a Sustainable Future”.
• ITOCHU Corporation is a leading Japanese trading company covering numerous business segments worldwide, and has been maintaining strong presence in Africa for more than 60 years. It will make a presentation on "Itochu's Strategy for Metals and Minerals Development in Africa".