Abuja, Nigeria is set to host a significant international gathering of experts from 72 countries for the Africa Raw Materials Summit.
This summit will focus on exploring the continent’s vast natural resources, promoting sustainable development, and driving economic growth through the effective utilization and management of raw materials.
The event, organized collaboratively by governmental and international organizations, aims to foster partnerships between African nations and other global stakeholders.
Key topics at the summit will include sustainable mining practices, value addition to raw materials, renewable resource exploitation, and building competitive industries based on Africa’s abundant raw materials. Participants, including policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and investors, will discuss challenges such as illegal mining, environmental degradation, and the need for advanced technological solutions for raw materials extraction and processing.
Additionally, the summit hopes to strategize ways to increase Africa’s active role in the global value chain and encourage industrial diversification. This gathering signifies Africa’s growing importance in global discussions about resource management, sustainability, and trade.
