Africa’s Critical Minerals Advantage: From Resource Ownership to Global Value Chains
Africa controls a dominant share of the world’s critical minerals, yet the real investment opportunity in 2026 lies beyond extraction. As governments push beneficiation, global powers compete for supply security, and investors demand ESG-aligned returns, this panel explores how Africa can move up the value chain without undermining project economics. Industry leaders and capital providers discuss which beneficiation models work in practice, how to structure bankable partnerships, and what it takes to turn mineral endowment into long-term strategic value.
Tuesday 10 February 14:00 - 14:45 The Welgemeend
Africa controls a dominant share of the world’s critical minerals, yet the real investment opportunity in 2026 lies beyond extraction. As governments push beneficiation, global powers compete for supply security, and investors demand ESG-aligned returns, this panel explores how Africa can move up the value chain without undermining project economics. Industry leaders and capital providers discuss which beneficiation models work in practice, how to structure bankable partnerships, and what it takes to turn mineral endowment into long-term strategic value.
The Welgemeend Africa/Johannesburg
