Africa

Co-Coordinator of the Subcommittee on Extractive Industries Taxation Issues for Developing Countries United Nations Ignatius Mvula is head of Excise Directorate at the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). He has over twenty years’ experience in tax administration with extensive experience in mining taxation, tax policy review, formulation and implementation, tax treaty negotiations and is a seasoned… read more »

Associate Vice President Natural Resources Investments Ibitola Ukabam is a Vice President with the Natural Resources business in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), where he is involved in structuring and executing investments in mining and oil and gas projects across Africa. He has over 15 years’ experience across banking and the natural resources industry, and has… read more »

Global Mining & Metals Sector Leader Deloitte Ian is the Deloitte Global Mining and Metals Sector Leader, having worked within mining & metals for over 20 years.  Ian is committed to bringing a stronger voice to the Mining and Metals sector, particularly around the importance of the necessity for Mining and Metals, when actioning the… read more »

Minister of Mines and Energy Republic of Namibia

Minister of State, Mines & Steel Development Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Gbemisola Ruqayyah Saraki became an inspiring symbol of women and youth participation in active political leadership when she was elected first into Nigeria’s National Assembly in 1999. She was not only the youngest female legislator but arguably, her compelling but brilliant disposition, her… read more »

Minister for Lands & Natural Resources Republic of Ghana Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor is a Ghanaian Lawyer and Politician, and currently Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and the Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and… read more »

Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Japan Mr. Satomi Ryuji was named Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in August 2022. He joins the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) from Japan’s House of Councillors where he is a member representing Aichi Prefecture in Japan’s Kansai region. Mr. Satomi is currently serving… read more »

Minister of State Mineral Development, Uganda Hon. Dr. Peter Teko Lokeris is a Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Mineral Development. He holds an Honorary Degree in Public Administration (PHD), a Master’s Degree in Marketing, a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. His record of Public… read more »

Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Republic of Zambia On 7 September 2021, Kabuswe was appointed Minister of Mines and Minerals Development by H.E Hakainde Hichilema. Paul Chanda Kabuswe was elected member of parliament for Chililabombwe in the 2021 elections.

Minister of Natural Resources Kingdom of Lesotho Honourable Mohlomi Moleko is the current Lesotho Minister of Natural Resources, which covers mining, water and energy sectors. In the previous dispensation, the three sectors were fully fledged independent ministries but were consolidated into one Ministry of Natural Resources, when the Government reduced the number of Ministries from… read more »

Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources Republic of South Africa  Mr Samson Gwede Mantashe was born on the 21st of June 1955 in the village of Lower Cala in the then Transkei (now Eastern Cape Province). He cut his teeth as an activist in the Student Christian Movement (SCM) Minister Mantashe received a Bachelor of Commerce degree… read more »

Minister of Minerals & Energy Republic of Botswana An experienced and highly skilled leader focused in developing innovative solutions for professional challenges, optimising production, and maximising resources in various organisations including metals and diamond mines, construction and engineering firms. He has held higher positions in various mining companies. He has broad business skills set that include… read more »

Minister of Minerals & Energy Republic of Botswana An experienced and highly skilled leader focused in developing innovative solutions for professional challenges, optimising production, and maximising resources in various organisations including metals and diamond mines, construction and engineering firms. He has held higher positions in various mining companies. He has broad business skills set that include… read more »

Former Special Envoy Great Lakes & Sahel Regions of Africa, USA

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Republic of South Africa Current PositionBarbara Creecy is the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment of the Republic of South Africa since 30 May 2019.  In November 2019, Ms Barbara Creecy was also elected as the President of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN). Ms Creecy is one… read more »