The Africa Raw Materials Summit 2025 is set to converge in Abuja from May 20 to 22, bringing together over 1,000 global participants to shape the future of Africa’s resource landscape. The summit, themed “Shaping the future of Africa’s resource landscape,” aims to mobilize continental consensus on industrializing Africa’s resource base through innovation and value addition.
According to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, the summit will unlock Africa’s raw materials potential and explore pathways to local processing and global market competitiveness. “We expect the summit to produce several key outcomes, including a Pan-African Declaration on Raw Materials Industrialization, firm regional support for the 30 Percent Value Addition Mandate and similar national initiatives, the launch of continental investment frameworks for beneficiation and industrial infrastructure, and the establishment of new alliances for resource mapping, technology transfer, and the commercialization of research outputs,” he stated.
The summit will feature industry leaders, raw materials experts, researchers, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and startups, as well as top officials from strategic ministries. The event will focus on the proposed 30% Value Addition Mandate Bill, which seeks to mandate local processing of raw materials before export to stimulate industries, create jobs, and enhance competitiveness.
Key Highlights:
- Pan-African Declaration: A landmark declaration to shape Africa’s resource landscape
- Value Addition Mandate: Firm regional support for the 30% Value Addition Mandate and similar national initiatives
- Investment Frameworks: Launch of continental investment frameworks for beneficiation and industrial infrastructure
- New Alliances: Establishment of new alliances for resource mapping, technology transfer, and commercialization of research outputs
The Africa Raw Materials Summit 2025 promises to be a turning point in Africa’s history, shifting from exporting raw materials to shaping its future through industrialization and value addition. With its rich agenda and diverse lineup of participants, the summit is expected to drive meaningful discussions and actions towards unlocking Africa’s raw materials potential.
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