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Finally, my reflections on this year’s unique Investing in African Mining Indaba #MI25, which was closer to the MI we want! with meaningful inclusion of #youth, #women, #communities, traditional leaders, African governments, downstream actors, innovators, and technology owners. The discussions on the theme “Future proofing Africa, Today” put the youth, technology, innovation, R&D, skills at the forefront. Value addition, beneficiation, industrialization in Africa were at the center of discussions, focusing on the how, persistent challenges, regional collaboration, investment in value chains. I moderated a Ministerial Panel on “Forging a Unified African Mining Front: Collaboration for Sustainable Development”. Panelists included: Hon. Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, #RSA; Hon. Kizito Mulume, Minister of Mines, #DRC; Hon. Paul Kabuswe, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, #Zambia; and H.E. Eng. @Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, #Egypt. Conclusion: Develop coherent, continent-wide strategies that harmonize our policies, attract #responsible #investments, and foster economic #integration At #opening of #MI25, I represented the voice of #governments on what #Future #Proofing #Mining alongside representatives of traditional leaders, industry, downstream, the youth and the development banks. My main message was that Africa should own its mining future; that #Africa must take ownership of its mineral wealth by processing it locally in Africa. It’s not only about economic growth, it is about safeguarding our future against an unpredictable global trade environment’. I took part in a panel moderated by Alex Stonor on ‘Critical to Who? ‘ where we attempted definition of criticality and I mentioned the African green minerals strategy (#AGMS). In Africa, #green minerals are ‘feedstocks into clean energy #technologies, green #industries and into #mining supply chains and #equitable industrialisation to serve #Africa’s needs’. I then moderated a fireside #chat between HE Muchanga African Union African Union - Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, Minerals (ETTIM) and @Solomon Quaynor, VP, Private Sector, #Infrastructure and #Industrialization, African Development Bank Group, on alignining visions, a unified approach and strengthening intra-Africa partnerships. African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) organized a Content Pillar on “Industrializing Africa” under the theme: ‘Is Africa ripe for industrialization? Moderated by Kwasi Ampofo, high level panelists included HE Paul Kabuswe, Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Zambia; HE Habtamu Tegegn, Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Ethiopia; Dr. Amany Asfour, President of the African Business Council (ABC); and Fred Kabanda, from AfDB. Other panelists included Zainab Usman, Ph.D., Tabi T. Tabi , Paul Jourdan Charles Afeku Oliver Maponga Deshan N. I also took part in @LEAD with inspiring young leaders with Loud Voices

Developing Africa’s value chain isn’t just about resources—it’s about reshaping our continent’s role in the global economy and afrivolt is proud to be part of that mission. I'll be contributing to the conversation on "Industrialising Africa – Increasing Investment in Midstream and Downstream Manufacturing Facilities" The panel will explore: ✅ Why governments are prioritizing local value addition ✅ How we can create enabling conditions for mining companies and investors ✅ The perspectives of battery and EV manufacturers on midstream opportunities ✅ The pivotal role of the private sector and state-owned enterprises in transforming mining sectors Looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with leaders who are equally passionate about driving Africa’s industrial revolution. #MiningIndaba #Afrivolt #EnergyTransition #Industrialisation #ValueChainDevelopment #AfricaRising #BatteryIndustry #SustainableFuture #MI25 Investing in African Mining Indaba

🌟 Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍✨ As we welcome the Year of the Snake, Afrivolt extends warm wishes to our Chinese partners, friends, and colleagues. The snake symbolizes wisdom, resilience, and transformation, aligning beautifully with our shared vision for innovation and progress in the energy sector. May this year bring prosperity, harmony, and growth to all. Together, we look forward to strengthening partnerships and achieving new milestones. Enjoy the spring festival! 🎉 新年快乐，蛇年大吉！ Let’s make 2025 a remarkable year! #Afrivolt #LunarNewYear2025 #YearOfTheSnake #Collaboration #Innovation

🌍 Spotlight: South Africa: A Leader in Processing and Value Addition South Africa stands out for its advanced mineral processing capacity, playing a key role in transforming raw materials into high-value products. From platinum group metals to rare earth minerals, the country’s focus on value addition is driving economic growth, job creation, and industrialization. Explore South Africa's profile and discover its strides in processing and value addition, as well as its alignment with Africa’s vision for sustainable mineral resource management. The African Green Minerals Observatory also features profiles of other countries, with more to come—unveiling Africa’s immense potential in the green minerals sector. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dh-U5wUN #AMDCMedia #CriticalMinerals #GreenMinerals #SouthAfrica

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Afrivolt! As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful for your support and partnership. May this holiday season bring you joy, peace, and moments of relaxation. We look forward to achieving even greater success together in the coming year. Here’s to a prosperous 2025! Happy Holidays! 🎄💫

Why should you care about the Africa Green Minerals Strategy: Did you know that Africa holds some of the world's largest reserves of critical minerals like cobalt, manganese, and lithium? These are the building blocks for clean energy technologies like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles—essential for powering a greener future. At the onging Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Tourism, Industry and Mineral, Dr. Marit Kitaw, Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Center, highlighted how the African Green Minerals Strategy (AGMS) aims to ensure these resources are used to benefit Africans first. Here’s why it matters to you: Electricity for all: Over 600 million Africans lack power. By prioritizing local production, we can bring clean, affordable energy to more homes. Jobs and opportunities: Processing these minerals locally creates industries, jobs, and new businesses instead of just exporting raw materials. A cleaner environment: The strategy emphasizes sustainable practices to protect our land and communities. Key Recommendations from the STC-TTIM 1.⁠ ⁠Adopt the Strategy: Push for formal approval of the African Green Minerals Strategy to guide Africa’s role in the global energy transition. 2.⁠ ⁠Implementation Plans: Develop detailed, costed plans to put the strategy into action across the continent. 3.⁠ ⁠Raise Awareness: Educate communities, industries, and governments about the importance of green minerals for Africa’s future. 4.⁠ ⁠Collaborate for Impact: Work with regional bodies and partners to ensure all African countries benefit from the strategy. 5.⁠ ⁠Focus on Sustainability: Ensure environmental and social responsibility while growing green industries. This plan is about putting Africa first—turning its resources into real benefits for its people. #AMDCMedia #GreenMinerals #RatifyAMDC

In this session John Youhanes Magok and I unpacked the opportunities and complexity of developing Africa's battery value chain. I really enjoyed the discussion and encourage those interested to listen. I share a glimpse of my entrepreneurial journey and some of our plans at afrivolt. It's been a wild ride, I'm so excited about what's coming. Truly grateful for the unwavering support of so many people, as we strive to develop Africa's first gigafactory - defined by annual cell manufacturing capacity. Thanks to Africa Practice African Minerals Development Centre Investing in African Mining Indaba Marcus Courage Laura (Cornish) Nicholson Mkhululi N Ncube for the exposure. To echo John's catch phrase: "The future is metallic and metals are in Africa" P.S. this was my first podcast in almost a decade, so any constructive feedback via direct message is appreciated. For accuracy, the market value of Africa's mining activities is expected to be c.USD 11bn in 2025. If we unlock the downstream value chain to EV assembly, we could play in a market worth north of c.USD 7tn, according to BloombergNEF - making this correction in advance of any words from my brother Kwasi Ampofo 😅 Happy Friday! #AfricanDevelopment #batterymetals #BatteryValueChain #africarising #batterymanufacturing #ev #bess The World Bank Group #criticalminerals #transitionmetals #EnergyTransition #EnergyStorage

Africa's vast reserves of #CriticalMinerals are vital to the global #EnergyTransition, but how can the continent move from exporting raw materials to leading in value-added processing? In this episode of Voices of Africa, John Youhanes Magok and Deshan Naidoo join Marcus Courage and Laura (Cornish) Nicholson to discuss green financing, intentional collaboration, downstream beneficiation, and the policies and partnerships essential for sustainable growth. This episode was produced by Africa Practice in partnership with the African Minerals Development Centre and the Investing in African Mining Indaba. #MI25 #MiningIndaba Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e_v8RmYV

We are cutting red tape and fast-tracking critical energy infrastructure to power South Africa’s future. 💡⚡

Wishing you and your families a joyful and prosperous Diwali from us at Afrivolt! ✨ 🎆🙏🏽 As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, let’s embrace the spirit of new beginnings, positivity, and the triumph of light over darkness. May this Diwali bring you success and happiness in all your endeavors! #love #light #diwali2024 #batterymanufacturing #energystorage #proudlysouthafrican #localisation