Mineral Edge to Economic Boost: Developing Critical Minerals in the Global South

October 2024

Public webinar - 1 hr

Background

Demand for minerals that are essential to new energy technologies are expected to at least double by 2030 according to the International Energy Agency’s 2024 projections. With many of these resources located in the Global South, this event delved into critical questions around equitable mineral access, investment opportunities, and advancing higher-value supply chains within the region.

Featuring experts from India, Brazil, and South Africa, this virtual public event highlighted opportunities for exploration, production, and how South-South partnerships can drive equitable development beyond extraction, fostering a robust and inclusive minerals industry.

Featured speakers

● Romil Ravi, Senior Assistant Vice President, Metals & Mining (Invest India) ● Julio Cesar Nery Ferreira, Director of Mining Affairs (IBRAM)

● Anthony Dane, Founding Partner (Southern Transitions)