# The third African Critical Mineral Summit has began in Fourways, Johannesburg, focusing on unlocking the continent’s mineral wealth. The two-day event sees policymakers, government officials, and industry leaders from around Africa, discuss local beneficiation, intercontinental trade, sustainable wealth, and dignified employment. Key minerals like lithium, manganese, and rare earth elements are central to Africa’s industrialisation plans. The summit also highlights recent policy developments, including South Africa’s Critical Minerals Bill, aimed at ensuring minerals benefit local economies and entrepreneurs.
African Critical Mineral Summit unlocking continental mineral wealth