LONDON, UK (MiningIR) — The Resourcing Tomorrow Conference, scheduled for December 3-5, 2024, in London, stands as Europe’s premier mining event, uniting industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to advance the energy transition. A significant highlight of this year’s conference is the extensive participation of government representatives from around the globe, underscoring the event’s pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable mining.
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Government Partners and Delegations
The conference boasts an impressive roster of government partners and delegations, reflecting a diverse international commitment to the mining sector:
- Canada: Provinces such as Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Québec are actively participating. Notably, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Deputy Minister, John Cowan, will join the Government Roundtable, while Paul Carter, Executive Director for Mining and Innovation, will contribute to the Green Steel panel. Ontario’s delegation includes a keynote from Minister of Mines George Pirie and a session on EV materials extraction and processing, featuring industry leaders like Jeff Gaulin of Vale Base Metals and Trevor Walker of Frontier Lithium. Québec’s presence is marked by a keynote from Grand Chief Madame Gull-Masty of the Grand Council, Cree Nation, and a session on the province’s mining investment climate, with insights from officials such as Jocelyn Douheret and Louis Morneau.
- Nigeria: As a government partner, Nigeria’s delegation is led by the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Oladele Alake, who will deliver a keynote address. A dedicated session will explore mineral opportunities in Nigeria, featuring speakers like Rishi Kansagra of Lagata Group and Segun Lawson of Segilola Resources.
- Additional Participating Governments: The conference will also host representatives from Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia (national and Western Australia), Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chad, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, the European Commission, Finland, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guinea, Ireland, Kosovo, Laos, Mongolia, the Kyrgyz Republic, Namibia, Nisga’a Lisims Government, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, the United Kingdom (both national and Cornwall), the United States, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This diverse participation includes ministers, ambassadors, and trade attachés, highlighting the global commitment to sustainable mining practices.
Key Sessions and Discussions
The conference agenda features a series of high-profile sessions aimed at fostering collaboration between governments and industry stakeholders:
- Government Roundtable (December 2): This session will convene over 20 ministers and leading industry executives to discuss critical minerals, policy frameworks, and collaborative strategies to achieve a sustainable energy transition. Resourcing Tomorrow
- Green Steel Panel (December 3): Focusing on innovations in sustainable steel production, this panel includes Paul Carter from Newfoundland and Labrador and other industry experts, addressing the role of green steel in the mining sector’s future.
- EV Materials Extraction and Processing in Ontario: This session will delve into Ontario’s initiatives in electric vehicle materials, featuring insights from Minister George Pirie and industry leaders like Mark Selby of Canada Nickel.
- Mining Investment Climate in Quebec: A deep dive into Quebec’s mining sector, this discussion will feature perspectives from government officials and industry executives, moderated by Ludivine Wouters of Latitude Five.
- Mineral Opportunities in Nigeria: This session will explore Nigeria’s mineral potential, with contributions from key figures such as Hajiya Fatima Umaru Shinkafi of the Solid Minerals Development Fund.
The Resourcing Tomorrow Conference 2024 exemplifies a global commitment to sustainable mining and the energy transition. The extensive participation of government representatives from diverse regions underscores the event’s significance as a platform for collaboration, policy development, and the advancement of innovative solutions in the mining industry.
For more information on the conference agenda and participating delegations, please visit the official Resourcing Tomorrow website.
