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Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Webinar Explores Global Geopolitics and Africa’s Strategic Role in Critical Minerals
14 May 2025
In a compelling and timely webinar, the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) convened leading experts to unpack how intensifying geopolitical tensions—particularly between the United States and China—are reshaping Africa’s critical minerals landscape, with a spotlight on cobalt production in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates and countries tighten export policies to secure supply chains, Africa’s role as a key player in the energy transition has never been more significant. The webinar, which focused on “navigating Geopolitics and Market Shifts in Africa’s Critical Minerals Sector,” drew participants from across the mining, policy, and investment sectors.
Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Drives Investment Dialogue at Mining Indaba to Unlock Africa’s Critical Minerals Potential
18 February 2025
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (https://CMAGAfrica.com/), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding critical minerals policy, is proud to have co-hosted a side-event with the Africa Finance Corporation at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Chaired by CMAG’s Chief Strategy Officer Olimpia Pilch, the event focused on catalysing investment in Africa’s critical minerals sector. During the panel discussion, Nyoko Isabela, Head of Mining Finance at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, offered insights into how different stakeholders with varying interests and concerns view risk when approaching mining projects and how this can affect how projects are financed.
Critical Minerals Africa Group Announces Formation of Advisory Board to Drive Strategic Initiatives in Critical Minerals Sector
15 April 2025
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) is pleased to announce the formation of its Advisory Board, comprising industry leaders and experts dedicated to advancing sustainable development of critical minerals across the African continent. The esteemed board will provide strategic guidance and insights to support CMAG’s mission of fostering responsible mining practices and enhancing regional supply chains.
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) joins global leaders at Riyadh’s Future Minerals Forum to drive growth for Africa
14 January 2025
London, Tuesday 14th January 2025 – The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) is delighted to be contributing to the Future Minerals Forum, a leading global event in the critical minerals space which begins in Riyadh today.
The Future Minerals Forum brings together governments, international organisations, the private sector, and other stakeholders shaping the global critical minerals industry. The Forum will be attended by over 14,000 participants from 178 countries united in the ambition to drive innovation and collaboration towards a sustainable future.
Critical Minerals Africa Group To Visit Kenya for High-Level Discussions on Energy Transition, Critical Minerals, and Investment Opportunities
9 April 2025
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) is pleased to announce that its CEO, Veronica Bolton Smith, will be visiting Kenya for a series of high-level engagements focused on the role of critical minerals in the energy transition, Kenya’s blue economy strategy, and investment opportunities in the East African country.
During her visit, Bolton Smith will participate in a key conference on the energy transition, led by the Italian multinational energy company ENI, where she will contribute insights into how critical minerals can support sustainable energy solutions across Africa and beyond.
Guinea Chamber of Mines and Critical Minerals Africa Group Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Boost Inward Investment and Accelerate Guinea’s Critical Minerals Sector
30 June 2025
The Guinea Chamber of Mines and Critical Minerals Africa Group (www.CMAGAfrica.com) have today announced the signing of a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering strategic partnership, attracting investment, and unlocking the immense potential of Guinea’s critical minerals sector. This alliance marks a significant milestone in Guinea’s journey to becoming a key player in Africa’s industrialisation and global supply chains for critical minerals.