On 7 November 2025, the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit held the Leaders Forum titled: Innovation in a New Era of African Mining, moderated by Matthew Watson, Senior Partner & Commercial Director, Rystad Energy.
The following panelists included:
– Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President, Glencore DRC
– Carlos Lopes, Professor: Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town
– Mfikeyi Makayi, CEO, KoBold Metals Africa
– Sietse van de Woude, Senior Executive: Modernisation and Safety, Minerals Council South Africa
This session discussed how innovative strategies, next-generation technologies and sustainable practices are reshaping the African mining landscape. Panelists explored policy reforms, digital tools and advanced processing techniques that can unlock Africa’s mineral potential, boost value addition and position the continent as a global leader in critical minerals.
Coverage provided by Energy Capital & Power.