The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) will officially open the inaugural two-day African Critical Minerals Summit on 29 August 2023 in Johannesburg.

The summit brings together key stakeholders, industry experts, policymakers, and investors to explore opportunities, foster collaboration, and promote sustainable mining practices. It aims to position Africa as the leading critical minerals producer in the world and serves as a catalyst for a just energy transition by leveraging Africa's critical minerals investments and projects as key drivers for sustainable development.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the African Critical Minerals Summit as per the following details:

Date:            29 and 30 August 2023
Time:            09:00
Venue:          Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

To RSVP, contact:

Mr Johannes Mokobane on Johannes.Mokobane@dmre.gov.za or 0827663674

For media enquiries: mediadesk@dmre.gov.za

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Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy