Selleen Sewpershad
Head of Competence Centre Mining & Mineral Resources Kompetenzzentrum Bergbau & Mineralische Rohstoffe
+27(0)11 486 2775 ssewpershad@germanchamber.co.za
As global demand for critical minerals intensifies, the need for equitable and sustainable sourcing strategies becomes increasingly urgent.
The panel explored how Africa’s mineral wealth can support Europe’s resource security while catalysing transformation within the continent itself.
Topic: Critical partnerships for Critical Minerals: How Africa's Resources can reduce Europe's Dependencies and Drive its own Transformation.
Moderator
- Kristian Lempa, Director, Division for Global Policy, Governance and Cities at GIZ
Panellists
- Rohitesh Dhawan, President & CEO at International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
- Franziska Weber, Head of Platform Lead Initiative at WirtschaftsVereinigung Metalle
- Selleen Sewpershad, Head of Competence Centre Mining & Mineral Resources at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Lutz Zimmermann, Director General, Sector and Global Programmes at GIZ
Key Insights
- Beyond Extraction: Securing raw materials requires inclusive, sustainable value chains that deliver mutual benefits to Europe and its partner countries.
- Transformative Partnerships: Collaboration must extend beyond procurement to include ESG-aligned investments, local value creation, and long-term knowledge exchange.
- Clear Communication: German firms need to articulate their interests and intentions more effectively to foster trust and cooperation.
- Collective Responsibility: Progress hinges on coordinated efforts between the private sector, public institutions, and international development partners.
Get in touch
-
-
Thululela Pupuma
Project Manager: Competence Centre Mining & Mineral Resources Kompetenzzentrum Bergbau & Mineralische Rohstoffe
+27 (0)11 486 2775 tpupuma@germanchamber.co.za
