2 – 3 July 2025 | Meliá Paris La Défense | Paris, France
Mining on Top Africa (#MOTA), the premier African mining congress, returns to Paris for its 8th edition. MOTA 2025 is supported by AAMEG, EBCAM, CIAN, Affectio Mutandi and VDMA. High-level delegations from DR Congo, Guinea, Benin, Ghana, Morocco, South Africa and Senegal will be present.
Under the theme “Partnering for Prosperity: Maximising the Benefits of Africa’s Geological Endowments”, the event unites industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to promote sustainable, globally competitive mining practices across the continent.
Over the years, #MOTA has become the premier platform for strengthening Europe–Africa alliances in mining. It offers a unique opportunity for European stakeholders to connect with African mineral and metal exploration companies.
Key Themes in 2025:
- Reassuring mining investors and safeguarding capital amidst political uncertainty
- Fostering mutual cooperation between Europe and Africa
- Exploring what’s achievable now, in the near term, and in the long run for Africa’s mining sector
- Debating whether global expectations are realistic or achievable through strong partnerships
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Sven Renner, EGPS Programme Manager, World Bank
- Michael Edem Akafia, President, Ghana Chamber of Mines & VP External Affairs, Goldfields
- Pierre Petit-De Pasquale, Standards Director, IRMA
- James Kenny, CEO, Frontier Rare Earths
- Pierre-Samuel Guedji, CEO, Affectio Mutandi
- Ewa Katarzyna Klimowicz, Senior Strategy & Partnerships Officer, World Bank
- Aboubacar Kagbé Touré, Director General, SOGUIPAMI
- Molebogeng Mazibuko, Associate VP – Mining Lead, AFC
- Kathryn Goodenough, Principal Geologist, BSG
- Stéphane Brabant, Senior Partner, Trinity LLP
- Jean-Claude Guillaneau, Director General, BRGM
- Jason Brewer, CEO, Marula Mining
- James Wallbank, Managing Partner, Ibaera Capital
- Andrea Vissol, Strategy & Policy Expert, ENABEL
- Adrian Mill, Managing Director, ESS
Africa holds around 40% of the world’s mineral resources. To realise its potential as a global mining hub, it must adopt evolving best practices, implement forward-looking policies and build strategic partnerships.
MOTA 2025 will serve as a prime platform to showcase sustainable development of Africa’s mineral wealth.
🔗 More info and registration: https://miningontop-africa.com/
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