Geopolitical turmoil, the energy transition and digital transformation are driving demand for critical mineral resources to an unprecedented extent. African countries are therefore coming to the fore - as the most important producers of cobalt, platinum, manganese & co. But how can Germany and the EU achieve sustainable and mutually beneficial raw material security? African countries are striving for more local value creation and fair trade structures. If cooperation on an equal footing is successful, German industry can secure its supply of raw materials while African economies drive economic diversification and development. How can European African collaboration in the raw materials sector be deepened? What goals are African countries pursuing as part of their industrialization strategies? And what offers can Germany and the EU make to African countries? Let’s talk about it!

Rohitesh Dhawan
President and Chief Executive Officer, ICMM

Lutz Zimmermann
Director General Sector and Global Programmes, GIZ

Selleen Sewpershad
Head of Competence Centre: Mining & Mineral Resources, AHK South Africa

Franziska Weber
Head of Platform Lead Initiative, WirtschaftsVereinigung Metalle