Without responsible governance, the rush for minerals risks environmental harm, social disruption and lost economic opportunity

It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.

Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments

The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth

African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development

Responsible resource development goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social responsibility