Mining Indaba 2026
Africa’s minerals are vital to the global energy transition, but no country can turn mineral wealth into industrial development on its own. While governments are seeking to move beyond exporting raw materials into processing and value addition, national strategies face shared barriers, from small markets and energy shortages to weak infrastructure, high financing costs and limited bargaining power.
At Mining Indaba 2026, NRGI championed regional partnerships aimed at breaking down these barriers and building competitive regional value chains, reinforcing that being “stronger together” can be Africa’s advantage in the global energy transition.
NRGI Events
The early months of 2026 have already made one thing clear: oil, gas and minerals continue to shape political and economic decisions in very real ways. As long-term transition debates collide with immediate pressures, the quality of resource governance matters more than ever.
Key Resources
NRGI experts
Suneeta Kaimal
President and Chief Executive Officer, NRGI Governing Board ex officio
Ibrahima Aidara
Deputy Africa Director
Thomas Scurfield
Senior Economic Analyst
Damilare Ogunmowo
Africa Communications Officer