LONDON ZIMBABWE is participating in the third edition of the London Indaba, in the United Kingdom, with the meeting focusing on Africa’s critical role in supplying minerals and metals across the globe.
With over 50 chief executive officers, ministers, and senior stakeholders from across the mining and investment spectrum attending, the Indaba is set to deliver conversations and connections that will define the next era of mining and investment on the continent.
Representing the African government’s perspectives, the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Honourable Winston Chitando highlighted Zimbabwe’s ambitions to become a hub for critical minerals, while positioning itself to attract global investment.
“Zimbabwe is a country richly endowed with minerals and metals, that is the potential we possess, and it is an exciting time. I believe we are on the cusp of something truly significant. Iron ore, copper, and nickel are all critical, each having its time and place in global demand. It is about understanding these commodity cycles and making long-term investments to realise that potential. As home to 40 percent of the world’s natural resources, Africa remains only 30 percent explored,” he said.”
This year’s London Indaba is themed: “Africa’s critical role in the minerals and metals of the future”, placing emphasis on why the continent is an important cog in the global minerals and metals matrix.
The London Indaba is well known for fostering open and honest discussions where leaders from the industry, investors, and policymakers take part in challenging conversations that influence the future of mining.
The event will also tackle operational and regulatory aspects of mining in Africa.
Other topics will include Africa’s vital role in supplying future-facing metals such as copper, and gold, and how the continent is increasingly being central to the global mining value chain.
Geopolitical and investment-focused panels will explore the implications of the shifting world order, focus on the United Kingdom government’s strategy in partnering with African nations, and the broader impact of global politics on mining policy and investment.
