EITI at the African Mining Indaba 2025
The EITI participated in the 2025 African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 to 6 February.
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Mining Indaba is the world's largest gathering of mining stakeholders and decision-makers held annually in Cape Town, South Africa. The EITI took part in various panels throughout the week. See the full agenda here.
EITI engagements at Mining Indaba
Day 1
As Africa stands at the forefront of the global energy transition, this session explored how different countries are positioned to benefit from this pivotal economic opportunity, and why some may face greater challenges than others. The discussion examined how international investment patterns and governance frameworks shape these opportunities, and how transparency and multi-stakeholder dialogue can help build trust and ensure mining sector growth delivers sustainable development outcomes. EITI's Joanne Jones discussed how countries can maximise benefits while managing environmental and social impacts for current and future generations.
EITI Strategy & Communications Director Joanne Jones moderated a panel session with Chris Showalter (CEO, Lifezone Metals), Dr. Claude Kabemba (Director, South African Resource Watch), Daniel Litvin (Founder, Resource Resolutions), Moreblessing Chanakira (Director, Resources & Energy, Absa CIB) and Richard Lilleike (Chief Growth Officer, Exxaro Resources).
Day 2
The panel discussion explored:
- What are the cultural taboos and organisational silos that discourage open discussion about corruption?
- Does the fear of reputational damage and legal consequences prevent companies from engaging in these conversations?
- Examine the complexity of navigating different regulatory environments across countries and regions.
EITI Strategy & Communications Director Joanne Jones joined the panel session alongside David Liebscher (Senior Manager, International Corruption Unit, National Crime Agency), Sean Gilbertson (CEO, Gemfields) and Werner Duvenhage (MD, Rio Tinto Iron Titanium, Africa Operations), moderated by Benjamen Katz (Sector Lead, Mineral Supply Chains, OECD).
The panel discussion explored:
- Does mining have an institutional culture problem?
- What does it mean to lead with moral courage?
- How do you make decisions that are not just about the law and shareholders, but for the greater good?
- What are the fundamentals of building trust?
EITI Executive Director Mark Robinson joined the panel session alongside Marie-Chantal Kaninda (President, Glencore DRC), Mzila Mthenjane (CEO, Minerals Council South Africa) and Sinead Kaufman (CEO - Minerals Rio Tinto), moderated by Raksha Naidoo (CEO & Chairperson, The Particle Group & Women in Mining South Africa).
Day 3
The panel discussion explored:
- Why now? How will a new standard benefit mining in Africa? What does the new standard mean for downstream stakeholders?
- Feedback and reception so far: Following the first public consultation, what has been the public response?
- What’s next: How will the initiative move forward and what are the key milestones and measure of success?
EITI Executive Director Mark Robinson joined the panel session alongside Tom Palmer (President & CEO, Newmont), Nellie Mutemeri (Wits University) and Ferdinand Maubrey (Tesla), moderated by Michèle Brülhart.
At this event session, participants engaged in dynamic discussions on the benefits mineral partnership deals bring to African countries, the suitability of resource-backed loans, pre-payments and infrastructure deals in the African context, and how transparency in structured finance can help both governments and financiers safeguard their investments.
EITI Executive Director Mark Robinson moderated a panel discussion with Hon. Oladele Henry Alake (Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Nigeria), Susannah McLaren (Head of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability, Cobalt Institute) and Mohamed Stevens (Legal Counsel, ALSF).
EITI engagements at Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI)
Day 3
Speakers:
- Aida Diop, Senegal Senior Program Officer, NRGI
- Joanne Jones, EITI Strategy & Communications Director
- Tengi George-Ikoli, Senior Officer, NRGI
- Silas Olan'g, Africa Energy Transition Advisor, NRGI
- Edwin Wuadom Warden, EITI Country Manager (Anglophone Africa)
Day 4
Speakers:
- Martin Ayisi, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Commission, Ghana
- Suneeta Kaimal, President and CEO, NRGI
- Ime Ekrikpo, Director, Metallurgical Raw Materials Development and Investment Promotion Department, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Nigeria
- Nafi Chinery, Africa Director, NRGI
- Marit Kitaw, Interim Director, African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC)
- Edwin Wuadom Warden, EITI Country Manager, Anglophone Africa
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