African mineral value addition in focus at ‘Mining in Motion Conference’
The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Justina Nelson, has highlighted the importance of investment, data sharing and regional cooperation in helping African countries derive greater value from their mineral resources.
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) CEO, Justina Nelson, emphasized the significance of investment, data sharing, and regional cooperation at the 'Mining in Motion Conference' in Accra on October 19, 2026. The conference, held at the Destiny Arena in Haatso, gathered African government representatives, continental institutions, and international development organisations to discuss strategies for improving value addition in the mining sector.
Nelson highlighted the potential of government policies to attract investment and promote value addition, which could lead to job creation, strengthen local industries, and increase economic benefits from mineral resources. She also stressed the importance of sharing geological data to better understand Africa's critical mineral resources and identify opportunities for their effective utilisation.
Regional integration and cooperation were deemed crucial to strengthening mineral value chains and enabling African countries to derive more benefits from their collective resource wealth. The roundtable participants identified reliable energy, access to finance, transport infrastructure, geological data, and technical skills as key requirements for developing viable mineral processing industries.
They also stressed the importance of effective regulatory frameworks and stronger coordination among governments, investors, and development institutions.
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