Alak Advocates for United African Front in Mining Sector

Dr. Oladel Alak, Chairman of the Africa Miner Strategy Group (AMSG), called for stronger regional cooperation among African nations to capture greater value from the global mineral economy during the Kenya Mine Investment Conference.

He highlighted Africa's vast deposits of minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and gold, stressing the need for the continent to move away from exporting raw materials and towards refining and manufacturing. Alak urged African countries to harmonize mining policies, facilitate cross-border infrastructure, and promote intra-African trade to strengthen the regional mining value chain.

He noted that the AMSG, established in January 2023, has grown to include 30 African countries, serving as a unified platform for mining governance and negotiation of fairer terms with global partners. Alak emphasized the importance of transparent and environmentally responsible governance to attract investment and create jobs, asserting that Africa's future competitiveness in the industrial sector depends on these strategic partnerships and value addition in the mining sector.