Securing Africa’s future: Advancing transparent and just mining governance for development
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August 2025 — 8:00AM TO 11:10AM
Anonymous (not verified)
10 July 2025
Johannesburg and online
This event, in partnership with the UNDP, will discuss how just, transparent and forward-looking minerals governance can form part of a comprehensive strategy to help Africa achieve sustainable development.
This event will discuss how just, transparent and forward-looking minerals governance can form part of a comprehensive strategy to help Africa achieve sustainable development.
African countries need to get a fair and equitable benefit share from their mineral potential. Creating stable and just policy and regulatory environments is necessary to compete with other producer regions to attract and retain investment that can provide regional developmental benefits. Unlocking this potential requires genuine partnerships and value share between mining operators, investors, national governments and host communities.
The reappraisal of existing strategies and approaches towards industry governance is evident in the trend of national renegotiation of mining contracts, development of new mining codes and legislation, and advancement of critical minerals strategies designed to prioritise sectors that nations have identified for increasing value capture and attracting investment – including in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This need for value but must be delicately balanced against industry and investor requirements for stable, transparent, and consistent regulation. International public and sovereign investments require credible commitment from government towards a stable investment environment, including on how extraction can translate in developmental outcomes.
The Chatham House Africa Programme, in partnership with UNDP, will convene policymakers, private sector representatives, and civil society from across multiple African jurisdictions to discuss how just, transparent, and forward-looking minerals governance can form part of a comprehensive strategy to help Africa achieve sustainable development.
This event is in partnership with the UNDP and will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 09.00 – 12.10 SAST / 08.00 – 11.10 BST.
This event was livestreamed via the Africa Programme Facebook page.
By registering for this event, attendees agree to our Code of Conduct, ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming space for diverse perspectives and debate.
Source: Chathamhouse Events