Building Responsible Critical Minerals Value Chains

Catalysing value addition for Africa

Advocating for Industry Needs

Catalysing Value and Sustainable Growth for Africa’s Critical Minerals Sector

We are action driven and focused on real, tangible results for the industry.

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Critical Minerals Advocacy
Strategic Partnerships
Thought Leadership

About

The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) is committed to giving Africa and the companies operating within the African critical minerals ecosystem a seat at the table when it comes to discussions around supply chains and shaping policy.

Mission

Our mission is to enable the creation of resilient and diversified critical minerals supply chains that benefit the communities in which critical minerals are extracted, and to accelerate development through the capture of value adding activities.

We are action driven and focused on real, tangible results for the industry.

Our team has a track record of delivering results and influencing policy. Our team is characterised by tenacity, servitude to the industry, and a fresh approach to solving complex political, geopolitical and commercial challenges.

Become a Member

Benefits of Joining

Growth

  • Access to funding opportunities alongside information and workshops on how to best leverage existing incentives.
  • Networking opportunities include attendance at events with tech, finance, downstream, and other sectors, alongside governments (African and foreign).
  • Market integration and support in building relationships with industry and governments in consumer nations

Representation

  • Advocacy and representation of the interests of our members in discussions with government officials, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, focusing on pragmatic outcomes for the industry.
  • Access to information and the latest political, geopolitical and industry updates to help your company stay ahead of the curve.

Visibility

  • Unique positioning and messaging to support your company with branding and building stakeholder trust as thought leaders and industry disruptors. Supporting your company in differentiating your branding and messaging.
  • Discounts to industry related events throughout the year.

To become a member or find out more about how membership can benefit your organisation speak to one of our team.

Eligibility Criteria

Platinum Membership

Benefits
  • Access to events programme and opportunity for senior executives to participate as a speaker or moderator at global and online CMAG events.
  • Access to monthly ‘deep dive’ CMAG member newsletter.
  • Profile enhancement and increased visibility with opportunities to share thought leadership, membership spotlight and CMAG interviews.
  • 20% discounted rate to attend CMAG Investor Missions.
  • 10 facilitated introductions to those within CMAG network.
  • Opportunities to host events.
  • Participation in CMAG organised Working Groups, workshops roundtables and discussions to showcase member companies.
  • Access to funding opportunities alongside information workshops on how to best leverage existing incentives
  • Bi-monthly debrief call with executive team focusing on policy, geopolitics and politics.

All members are expected to adhere to responsible practices.   

Eligibilty
  • Revenue must be greater than USD 1 billion;
  • Listed on an African stock exchange with operations / projects in an African nation;
  • Listed on an Australian, Canadian, U.S. UK, or European stock exchange with operations in Africa;
  • Not listed on a stock exchange but with operations / projects in one or more African nations;
  • Not listed on a stock exchange with operations overseas but based in an African nation with a predominantly African board of directors;
  • Have a direct or indirect connection with Africa.

Corporate Membership

Benefits
  • Access to events programme and opportunity for senior executives to participate as a speaker or moderator at global and online CMAG events.
  • Access to monthly ‘deep dive’ CMAG member newsletter.
    Profile enhancement and increased visibility with opportunities to share thought leadership, membership spotlight and CMAG interviews.
  • 15% discounted rate to attend CMAG Investor Missions.
  • 8 facilitated introductions to those within CMAG network.
  • Opportunities to host events.
  • Access to funding opportunities alongside information workshops on how to best leverage existing incentives
Eligibilty

To be eligible for membership a company must satisfy one of the following criteria:

  • Revenue must be less than USD 1 billion;
    Listed on an African stock exchange with operations / projects in an
  • African nation;
  • Listed on an Australian, Canadian, U.S. UK, or European stock exchange with operations in Africa;
  • Not listed on a stock exchange but with operations / projects in one or more African nations;
  • Not listed on a stock exchange with operations overseas but based in an African nation with a predominantly African board of directors;
  • Have a direct or indirect connection with Africa.

Institutional Membership

Benefits
  • Access to events programme and opportunity for senior executives to participate as a speaker or moderator at global and online CMAG events.
  • Access to monthly ‘deep dive’ CMAG member newsletter.
  • Profile enhancement and increased visibility with opportunities to share thought leadership, membership spotlight and CMAG interviews.
  • 3 facilitated introductions to those within CMAG network.

Opportunities for Students and Early Career Professionals
Opportunities for students and early career researchers to intern at CMAG, contribute to ‘deep dive’ newsletter, volunteer and build their networks wile learning about critical minerals, industry, environmental, social and governance, geopolitics and international relations.

Eligibilty

This membership option is open to:

  • Academic institutions based on the continent or with strong links to Africa;
  • African universities and overseas universities partnered with African universities;
  • Think tanks operating across Africa or with strong links to Africa; and
  • Other non-governmental organisations focusing on critical minerals in Africa.

Strategic Partnerships

CMAG offers bespoke services to companies looking to drive change and be seen as thought leaders, including:

  • Reports and policy recommendation papers
  • Roundtables and events tailored to achieve individual goals
  • Webinars and social media campaigns to amplify messages
  • Meetings and engagement with governments
  • Advisory on market entry and integration
  • Creative media and marketing
  • Tailored critical minerals advisory on political and geopolitical risk, policy, and funding opportunities
  • Medium and long-term projects to elevate company profile, influence industry, media, and governments
  • Community and social influencing projects
  • Partnership building including with industry, NGOs and governments

Who can become a Strategic Partner?

Strategic Partnerships are limited to major companies with turn over of over USD 1 billion and open to all sectors including industry, finance, technology and consultancy.

Strategic Partners are not required to be members of CMAG.

Each strategic partnership is unique and designed to fit the needs of your company.

Access to world-leading critical minerals, policy and trade experts

Outcome-focused delivery based on pragmatic solutions

Network and relationship building for fruitful collaboration

Contact Us

info@cmagafrica.com