On 14th January 2025, the Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), H.E Moses Micheal Engadu, participated in the Ministerial Roundtable of the Fourth Future Minerals Forum, the world’s leading platform for addressing issues related to mineral supply, with the ambition of enabling the creation of resilient and responsible mineral value chains. The Forum, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, brought together over 90 ministers and 18,000, industry experts, and key decision-makers to discuss the future of critical minerals, their role in the global energy transition, and the strategies needed to secure sustainable and equitable mineral supply chains.

The Future Minerals Forum has become a pivotal platform for shaping the future of the global minerals industry, with an emphasis on the strategic importance of critical minerals in driving the global energy transition. As Africa’s mineral wealth plays a central role in this global conversation, H.E Moses Micheal Engadu’s presence at the Forum underscores the Africa Minerals Strategy Group’s (AMSG) commitment to ensuring Africa’s voice is heard and that its mineral resources are fully leveraged to benefit its people and contribute to the global energy transition.

A Unified Vision for Africa’s Mineral Future

Following the roundtable, H.E Engadu shared his insights with several global media houses on the importance of Africa’s critical minerals in the global context. He stressed the urgency for African nations to unite, collaborate, and play a leading role in the development of global strategies for mineral exploration, extraction, and value addition. Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements are central to the green technologies that will drive the future, and H.E Engadu emphasized that Africa must be a key player in shaping the global critical minerals agenda.

With Africa’s mineral resources being pivotal to the world’s transition to clean energy, H.E Engadu called for increased international cooperation to ensure that Africa maximizes the value of its mineral wealth. He highlighted the importance of local beneficiation and value addition within Africa, stressing that African nations must work together to build robust, sustainable, and transparent supply chains that will benefit not just the global community but the African people as well.

Strengthening Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts

As the AMSG Secretary-General, H.E Engadu is committed to fostering strategic partnerships that will drive Africa’s mineral sector forward. He engaged in fruitful discussions with global leaders and stakeholders, further reinforcing AMSG’s role as a catalyst for collaboration among African nations and international partners. His presence at the roundtable also underscored AMSG’s dedication to securing investment and partnerships that will benefit Africa’s critical minerals sector, ultimately contributing to the continent’s socio-economic transformation.

A Vision for Africa’s Prosperity and Energy Transition

The Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) continues to advocate for a unified African approach to mineral resource management that not only meets the growing global demand for critical minerals but also prioritizes the socio-economic development of African nations. H.E Moses Micheal Engadu‘s participation in the Fourth Future Minerals Forum serves as a significant step in AMSG’s mission to ensure that Africa plays a central role in the global energy transition.

AMSG’s commitment to a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous mineral sector for Africa remains steadfast. With leaders like H.E Moses Micheal Engadu, the organization is working tirelessly to ensure that Africa maximizes the potential of its mineral wealth for the benefit of its people and future generations. As the world pivots towards cleaner energy and greener technologies, Africa’s mineral wealth will be at the heart of that transition—and AMSG is determined to ensure that Africa is not just a participant, but a leader in this global movement.

The Future Minerals Forum is just one of many platforms where AMSG is actively engaging to ensure Africa’s voice is heard and that the continent takes its rightful place in the global mineral and energy conversation. With unwavering leadership and vision, AMSG is paving the way for Africa’s future in the global critical minerals landscape.