Road Map for Value Addition & Beneficiation

Objectives

Promote Local Content and Value Addition

Encourage sustainable and equitable value chains that benefit local communities and economies. Support local ownership, processing, and beneficiation of mineral resources in Africa. Promote local content and value addition in the African mineral sector, with a focus on creating sustainable and equitable value chains that benefit local communities and economies in alignment with the principles of the Africa Mining Vision (AMV).

Facilitate Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration

Provide a platform for stakeholders, including government, industry, academia, and civil society, to share ideas, best practices, and innovations. Foster partnerships and synergies between various sectors to promote responsible and sustainable mineral resource development. Facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration between stakeholders in the African mineral sector, including government agencies, industry representatives, the private sector, and academic institutions, on topics related to local content and value addition.

Showcase Innovations and Investment Opportunities

Highlight the latest technologies, practices, and innovations in mineral exploration, extraction, processing, and management. Promote investment opportunities in Africa’s mineral sector and facilitate business partnerships and deals. Showcase best practices, innovations, and success stories in local content and value addition in the African mineral sector.

Address Environmental and Social Challenges

Promote responsible mining practices that mitigate environmental impact and enhance social responsibility. Advocate for policies and regulations that ensure transparency, accountability, and good governance in the mineral sector. Address challenges related to environmental protection and social responsibility in the mineral sector.

Foster Collaboration and Partnerships

Foster collaboration and partnerships between governments, industry, and the private sector to promote responsible and sustainable mineral resource development in Africa. Advocate for an enabling policy and regulatory environment for mineral exploration and production in Africa, with a focus on promoting transparent and sustainable practices in alignment with the AMV.

Promote Economic Diversification and Linkages

Encourage the diversification of economies by developing downstream industries related to mining. Promote the creation of value-added products and services to enhance economic resilience and growth. Promote linkages between the mineral sector and other sectors of the economy, as well as the diversification of the mineral sector itself to maximize its contribution to socioeconomic development.

Support Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM)

Provide support and resources for artisanal and small-scale miners to improve their operations. Promote formalization, access to finance, and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the productivity and sustainability of ASM activities. Promote the economic empowerment of women and youth in mineral development and value addition.

Promote Regional Cooperation and Integration

Encourage collaboration and integration among African countries in the mineral sector. Promote regional initiatives that facilitate the sharing of resources, knowledge, and best practices to strengthen the continent’s mining industry. Promote investment opportunities in different member states of Africa.

Develop a Roadmap for Mineral Development

Establish a roadmap for mineral development in Africa with the inclusion of different stakeholders for integration. Provide a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange among stakeholders involved in mineral resource development in Africa.