African Critical Minerals Summit 2026 Draft Programme

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AFRICAN CRITICAL MINERALS SUMMIT 2026 Mining Beyond Borders: Unlocking Continental Prosperity DAY 1 - AFRICA’S CRITICAL MINERALS, EXPLORATION & INVESTMENT 25 AUGUST 2026 07:30 – 09:00

Registration & Networking Breakfast 09:00 – 09:15

MC : Zozibini Mtongana Welcome & Housekeeping Welcome to Delegates, Speakers, Partners & Guests 09:20 – 09:35

OPENING REMARKS MMC of economic development, Cllr. Nomoya Daphney Mnisi 09:40 – 09:55

ADDRESS BY THE MEC Ms Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, ​ MEC for economic development, agriculture and rural development ​ Gauteng Legislature 10:00 – 10:25 ​ Moderator : Leanne Manas

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FIRESIDE CHAT: The Global Outlook on Critical Minerals

Dr Zakhele Mashile Chief Executive Officer ​ Kalagadi Manganese ​

10:30 – 10:45

KEYNOTE: From Resource Wealth to Global Influence: Africa’s Geopolitical Leadership in the Critical Minerals Era Mathews Phosa, Chairman of One Platinum Pty Ltd. 10:50 – 11:05

PRESENTATION: Skills Beyond Borders: Building Africa’s Future-Ready Mining Workforce for the Critical Minerals Era Dr Thabo Mashongoane Chief executive officer Mining Qualifications Authority 11:10 – 11:30

TEA & NETWORKING BREAK 11:35 – 11:50

POWER PRESENTATION: ​ Research and Shaping Industry‑Ready Emerging Future Leaders in Critical Minerals within the Context of 4IR and 5IR Dr Milka Madahana, Senior Lecturer, WITS University

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11:55 – 12:05

PRESENTATION: Mining Licensing Fred Arendse, President, Junior Mining Council 12:10 – 12:45

EXPLORATION PANEL: Building Africa’s Critical Minerals Pipeline Through Exploration Moderator:​ Samu Shabalala, Director, Uchumi Mining Services Panelists:​ • Tshego Majane, Geologist, Geological Society of South Africa & Account Manager, Seequent​ • Gijmani Motau, Managing Director, Gemad​ • Ndivhuwo Ratshikhopha, Managing Director, Nkhophele Holdings 12:50 – 13:25

COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT: South Africa – Unearthing the Next Generation: Navigating South Africa’s Exploration Funding Landscape / Junior Mining Exploration Fund Moderator:​ Fred Arendse, President, Junior Mining Council Panelists:​ • Assinne Tshibubudze, Senior Specialist Scientist & Head of Exploration, Council for Geoscience​ • Toni Gumede, Manager in the Office of the CEO, Brand South Africa​ • Kagiso Menoe, Director of Mineral Beneficiation Economics, DMPR​ • Vusimuzi Dube, Business Development Manager: Mining & Metals, IDC 13:30 – 14:30

NETWORKING LUNCH & EXHIBITION VISIT 14:35 – 14:50

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DBSA PRESENTATION: DBSA Critical Minerals Strategy Steven Makhongela, Head of Mining & Critical Minerals, DBSA 14:55 - 15:25

PANEL DISCUSSION: Who Funds What, When, and How: Your 2026 Roadmap to Capital for Africa’s Critical Minerals Businesses Moderator:​ Bothwell Manikai, Infrastructure Financing, South Africa & International, Development Bank of Southern Africa Panelists:​ • Richard Manzini, Chief Investment Officer, SEDFA​ • Vutomi Maluleke, Mining & Investment Researcher, PIC​ • DBSA Representative​ • Meghan Russell, Sustainable Finance Lead, Carbon Trust 15:30 - 15:40

PRESENTATION: Balancing Critical Minerals Development with Environmental Stewardship: Building a Sustainable Mining Future for Africa Mariette Liefferink, Chief Executive Officer, Federation for a Sustainable Environment 15:45 - 16:15

PANEL DISCUSSION: De-risking Africa: Investment Confidence, ESG & Policy Stability Moderator:​ Masechaba Motubatse, Senior Attorney, Sebego Attorneys Panelists:​ • Zinzi Lawrence, Executive, Natural Resources & Environment, ENS​ • Ziyanda Sibeko, Partner, Webber Wentzel​ • Christina Pretorius, Director, Deneys​ • Lethabo Bosoga, Associate Partner, Motsoeneng Bill

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16:20 – 16:30

KEYNOTE: Botswana’s Critical Minerals Blueprint: How New Legislation is Unlocking Investment, Beneficiation & Regional Value Chains James AH Campbell, CEO, Botswana Minerals (London AIM & BSE) 16:35 - 16:50

FIRESIDE: Powering the EV Revolution Together: How Africa and Global Partners Are Co-Creating Battery Value Chains Speakers:​ • Bobby Ramagwede, Chief Executive Officer, Automobile Association (AA)​ • Andile Africa, Chief Executive Officer, Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) 16:55 – 17:00

By MC: Leanne Manas

Closing remarks & TRANSITION TO COCKTAIL RECEPTION

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DAY 2 — INVESTMENT, LAW & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN ACTION 26 AUGUST 2026 08:00 – 09:00

MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING 09:00 – 09:10

DAY 2 WELCOME & RECAP Host: Zozibini Mtongana 09:15 – 09:30

OPENING ADDRESS: Unlocking Africa's Economic Potential Through Collaboration, Trade and Investment Adv. Mtho Xulu, President, South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) 09:35 – 09:50

ADDRESS: From Rough to Value: Repositioning Africa's Diamond Industry Through Beneficiation, Market Access & Local Value Creation Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO, State Diamond Trader 09:55 – 10:10

PRESENTATION: Building Investor Confidence in Africa's Diamond and Precious Metals Sector: The Role of Regulation, Governance and Market Integrity

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Dr Ashok Damarupurshad, South African Diamond & Precious Metals Regulator 10:15 - 10:30 Presentation CSIR Dr. Shahed Fazluddin, Powder Metallurgy research group,CSIR 10:35 – 10:50

ADDRESS: Critical Minerals Opportunities in Ethiopia H.E. Mrs. Dessie Alebachew Maru, Head of the Ethiopian Embassy 10:55 – 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: Smart Machinery, Smarter Mining: How Equipment Innovation is Simplifying Africa's Critical Minerals Future Moderator:​ Sewela Makgolane, Managing Director, Mettle SA Panelists:​ • Gavin Santhia, Managing Director, LiuGong​ • Matimba Mahange, Chairman, MEMSA​ • Tumi Tsehlo, Chief Executive Officer, Dynamic Fluid Control (Pty) Ltd​ • Freddy Mugeri, CEO, Hydro Power Equipment (HPE) 11:35 – 11:55

TEA & NETWORKING BREAK 12:00 – 12:35

PANEL DISCUSSION: Power, Transition & Prosperity: Building the Energy Architecture Africa's Critical Minerals Sector Actually Needs Moderator:​ Oletta Ntshane, Director, TDS Energies Panelists:​ • Prof Sampson Mamphweli, Head, Energy Secretariat, SANEDI​

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• Ontiretse Senosi, Group CEO, Overlooked Mining Group​ • Ian Chauke, General Manager, Universal Coal 12:40 – 12:55

PRESENTATION: Maksure Beyond Insurance: Building Bankable Critical Minerals Projects Through Strategic Risk Management Simbarashe Makwembere, Managing Director, Maksure Risk Solutions 13:00 – 13:35

PANEL DISCUSSION: The Last Bottleneck: Why Logistics Infrastructure Will Determine Who Wins Africa's Critical Minerals Race Moderator:​ Masechaba Motubatse, Sebego Attorneys Panelists:​ • Busi Baitsile, Motheo Africa Logistics​ • Sinazo Nogwebela, Key Account Consultant, C.Steinweg Bridge South Africa​ • Kabelo Magola, Business Development Manager, Searail​ • Yolisa Kani, Chief Business Development Officer, Transnet 13:40 – 14:40

NETWORKING LUNCH 14:45 – 15:00

POWERTALK: Risk Is the New Investment Question: Can Africa Build Critical Minerals Projects Investors Can Trust?

Charles Nortje, Executive Director, Old Mutual 15:05 – 15:40

PANEL DISCUSSION: Designing the Financial Architecture: How Banks Are Structuring Africa's Critical Minerals Corridors for 2030

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Moderator:​ Chuene Setati, Regional Sales Head, ABSA Panelists:​ • Tshepo Pitse, Mining and Resources Principal, Nedbank​ • Abe Andries, Head of Mining, Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa​ • Avania Moosa, Director, Coverage: Natural Resources and Energy, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking 15:45 – 16:20

PANEL DISCUSSION: Tech Beyond Borders: How AI & Digital Innovation Are Simplifying Africa's Critical Minerals Future Moderator:​ MC : Leanne Manas Panelists: Nokuthula Mhene, Project Management Specialist; UNDP​ • Jibril Ibrahim, Lead e-Governance Expert, APRM​ • Charles Seotseneng, Group Chief Technology Officer, FSG Limited Botswana​ • Makgosi Mabaso, Openserve 16:25 – 16:35

CLOSING KEYNOTE Nomvula Nhlapo Head of Marketing & Communications African Critical Minerals Summit 16: 40 - 17:00

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