# MADI > Minerals Are Borderless ## Posts - [MADI Participates in AfricaMaVal Consortium Meeting to Enhance EU-Africa Partnerships on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains](https://madi.africa/madi-participates-in-africamaval-consortium-meeting-to-enhance-eu-africa-partnerships-on-sustainable-raw-materials-value-chains/): Rabat, Morocco, 4–6 June 2024 The Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI) is proud to announce its participation in the AfricaMaVal Consortium Meeting, scheduled from June 4th to June 6th, 2024, in Rabat, Morocco. The AfricaMaVal project focuses on building EU-Africa partnerships on sustainable raw materials value chains. Dr. Frank Dixon Mugyenyi, Executive Director of MADI, represented MADI at this key meeting and delivered a comprehensive presentation on the institution’s significant contributions and strategic vision for Work Package 5. This work package aims to build an EU and Africa business network with upstream and downstream companies, steering the development of strategic […] - [MADI Participates in ETTG-ACTS Workshop to Discuss “Just Transition” and Green Industrialization](https://madi.africa/madi-participates-in-ettg-acts-workshop-to-discuss-just-transition-and-green-industrialization/): 28 May 2024, Nairobi, Kenya   The Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI) is pleased to announce its active participation in the closed-door workshop titled “How can European and African countries work together to leverage opportunities for green industrialization and fulfill the ambitions of a ‘Just Transition’ across Africa and Europe?” Organized jointly by the European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) and the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), this important event took place on 28 May 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop addressed critical questions surrounding the collaboration between European and African nations to leverage opportunities for green industrialization. With a spotlight […] - [MADI Participates in the Global Launch of Africa Green Business & Financing Flagship Report](https://madi.africa/madi-participates-in-the-global-launch-of-africa-green-business-financing-flagship-report/): Cape Town, South Africa, 22 May 2024 Cape Town, 22 May 2024 – The Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI) proudly announces its participation in the global launch of the “Africa Green Business & Financing Flagship Report” held at Enlit Africa on May 22, 2024. This significant event, co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Africa’s Green Economy Summit, marks a pivotal step in promoting sustainable and impactful change through green business and finance across the African continent. Representing MADI at this key event was its esteemed Executive Director, Dr. Frank Dixon Mugyenyi, whose presence underscored MADI’s commitment to […] - [MADI, Hitgalut Consultants, and FSSMAZ Sign Landmark Tripartite Agreement to Empower Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in Zambia](https://madi.africa/madi-hitgalut-consultants-and-fssmaz-sign-landmark-tripartite-agreement-to-empower-artisanal-and-small-scale-miners-in-zambia/): Lusaka, Zambia – April 18, 2024 – Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI), Hitgalut Consultants Limited, and the Federation of Small Scale Miners Association of Zambia (FSSMAZ) today announced a landmark tripartite agreement aimed at building the productive capacities and technological capabilities of artisanal and small-scale miners in Zambia. The agreement brings together the expertise and resources of the three organizations to support the formalization, upgrading, and modernization of the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in Zambia. The goal is to ensure that ASM members mine responsibly, using appropriate technology and meeting minimum environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Under […] - [MADI Announces the 2nd Edition of the Professor Celestous Juma Essay Competition](https://madi.africa/madi-celestous-juma-essay-competition-2nd-edition-2023/): Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI), in partnership with the Calestous JumaLegacy Foundation (CJLF), is proud to present the 2nd Edition of the MADI – Prof. Calestous Juma Essay Competition. Our aim is to bring together great young African minds to deliberate on dynamic solutions to the persisting challenges that plague Africa’s mineral resource sector, at the national, sub-regional, and continental level. We are inviting essays from all over Africa on relevant thematic areas affecting the mineral resource sector along the minerals value chains as we position ourselves for Africa’s social and economic structural transformation, inclusive growth, and sustainable development. The […] - [The MADI Zambia National Workshop](https://madi.africa/the-madi-zambia-national-workshop/): Learning, networking, and innovation; the MADI Zambia Country Office experience  The MADI Zambia Country Office organised a workshop event on Strengthening, Upgrading, and Modernisation of Artisanal and Small-scale Minerals Value Chains in Lusaka Zambia. The workshop which was held at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel on 18th July 2023, turned out to be more than just an event, with an insightful series of pre and post activities to boost the learning experience that marked the inaugural MADI National Workshops.  The MADI team made field visits to Small Mining sites and capitalised on the age-old tradition of folklore in holding discussions with […] - [MADI at The 11TH Annual MineralI Wealth Conference.](https://madi.africa/madi-at-the-11th-annual-minerali-wealth-conference/): The 11th annual Mineral Wealth Conference (MWC) was organized by the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD). The conference plays a critical role in creating opportunities for Uganda’s domestic and international mining interests since it brings together key policy and decision-makers, business leaders, bankers, academia and mining investors from all over the world. In its 11th year, the Mineral Wealth Conference was a two-day conference held physically at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel on 11th and 12th October 2022 under the theme: “Positioning Uganda’s Mineral Sector for the Green […] - [Madi at Indaba](https://madi.africa/madi-at-indaba/): PanAfGeo 2 Special Session – A Stronger Africa – EU Geo-Scientific Cooperation Program 9th May  – Keynote Speaker a the PanAfGeo 2 Special Session at the Table Bay Hotel: The Executive Chairman who is also a Member of PanAfGeo Advisory Board was among the keynote speakers at the PanAfGeo -2 Special Session. The emphasis of the speech was that Minerals are borderless and Africa must unite in order to benefit from the wealth of mineral resources. Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI) in partnership with the Calestous Juma Legacy Foundation (CJLF) is proud to announce the winners of the recent inaugural Prof. Calestous Juma Essay Competition […] - [The 7th EU Africa Business Forum 2022](https://madi.africa/the-7th-eu-africa-business-forum-2022/): THEME: The Role of Resource Management Tools in the RawMaterials Value Chain in Africa and Beyond HAPPENING ON 18TH FEBRUARY, 2022. 13:00Hrs-13:45Hrs Brussels/CET or 15:15Hrs-15:45Hrs Addis Ababa/EAT It is twelve years since African Union Heads of State and Government adopted the Africa Mining Vision (AMV). In the Vision, the continent’s considerable mineral endowments were recognised as a key driver for structural transformation, industrialisation and sustainable growth. Africa has Green minerals in large deposits which are critical in the production of renewable energy technologies including solar and power batteries. Africa can capitalize on this advantage to create economic growth and jobs […] - [UPSTREAM BENEFICIATION AND LOCAL CONTENT IN THE MINERALS SECTOR: TRENDS, CHANGES & IMPACT](https://madi.africa/upstream-beneficiation-and-local-content-in-the-minerals-sector-trends-changes-impact/): THEME: UPSTREAM BENEFICIATION AND LOCAL CONTENT IN THE MINERALS SECTOR: TRENDS, CHANGES & IMPACT HAPPENING ON 24TH FEBRUARY, 2022 – 2PM GMT The ALSF and MADI are pleased to present the 2022 webinar series focused on sustainable mineral resource development in Africa. The objective of the series is to improve participants’ knowledge and expertise in sustainable mineral resources management and development on the African Continent for inclusive growth and sustainable development of African economies. This free of charge 2022 webinar series will be comprised of the six individual webinars, each moderated and instructed by African and international legal and technical […] - [Africa is youthful](https://madi.africa/africa-is-youthful/) - [Value Addition: Kyogo Mazinga](https://madi.africa/value-addition-kyogo-mazinga/) - [Africa and Minerals](https://madi.africa/africa-and-minerals/) - [AFRICA PRIVATE SECTOR SUMMIT](https://madi.africa/africa-private-sector-summit/): WE WERE WELL REPRESENTED BY OUR EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, DR. FRANK DIXON MUGYENYI AT THE RECENT AFRICA PRIVATE SECTOR SUMMIT IN ACCRA, GHANA. FOLLOW THE HIGHLIGHTS! DAY ONE DAY TWO DAY THREE DAY FOUR - [Energy Minerals (Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources)](https://madi.africa/energy-minerals-renewable-and-non-renewable-resources/): Non-Renewable Energy MineralsNon-Renewable Energy Minerals include: oil, gas, bituminous sandstone and limestone, oil shale, coal, lignite, peat, thorium, uranium. These are also finite minerals and also subject to becoming stranded due to climate change and transition to greener technology and economics. OilWhen value added the following are key products that can be derived from Oil: Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil, Solvents and Bearing Grease. When value added, petroleum products from oil include transportation fuels, fuel oils for heating and electricity generation, asphalt and road oil, and feedstocks for making the chemicals, plastics, and synthetic materials that are in nearly everything […] - [Metallic Minerals](https://madi.africa/metalic-minerals/): Metallic minerals are minerals which contain one or more metallic elements. Metallic minerals occur in rare, naturally formed concentrations known as mineral deposits. There are over 300 metallic minerals, the majority being sulfides and sulfosalts (60%) followed by oxides (25%) and native elements (10%). Metallic minerals can be divided into ferrous and non-ferrous metallic minerals. Ferrous minerals are one that contains iron and non-ferrous are one that do not contain iron. Examples of metallic minerals are manganese, iron ore, bauxite, copper, gold, silver, platinum group metals, nickel, cobalt, coltan (columbite–tantalites or tantalite) and zinc. Metallurgical IndustriesMetallic minerals feed into Metallurgical Industrial Value […] - [Mineral Policies, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks](https://madi.africa/mineral-policies-legal-and-regulatory-frameworks/): The Africa Mining Vision (AMV) is a policy framework that was created by the African Union in 2009 to ensure that Africa utilizes its mineral resources strategically for broad-based, inclusive development. The Africa Mining Vision (AMV) was formally endorsed in 2009 by the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government to promote equitable, broad-based development through the prudent utilization of the continent’s natural wealth. The AMV looks broadly and deeply at how development can be achieved through the creation of local value, driven by the strategic use of mineral resources in Africa. It charts a path for generating and […] - [Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM) and Conflict Minerals](https://madi.africa/artisanal-and-small-scale-mining-asm-and-conflict-minerals/): BACKGROUND An estimated third of the world’s known mineral-resource reserves are in Africa. The mining industry includes both large- and small-scale operations. Artisanal mining refers to mining with minimal technology and generally without formal organization, largely involving women, the vulnerable and the poorest and most vulnerable populations, and often in conflict zones in Africa. To get their final mineral of interest, individual artisanal miners perform a range of mining activities such as, digging or excavating, washing, panning and processing the minerals, as well as supporting the labour of others through the provision of goods and services intrinsic to the mining […] - [MADI and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)](https://madi.africa/madi-and-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/): “Making mineral resources work for sustainable development in Africa”The 2030 Global Sustainable Development Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the center of a global cooperative effort for attaining sustainable development globally through inclusive growth and socioeconomic structural transformation. Lifting nations and communities out of extreme poverty SDG 1, eliminating hunger (SDG 2), ensuring decent jobs and economic growth (SDG 8) as well as Industrialization, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9) to mention but a few are some of the key goals. These efforts are particularly important for Africa and African nations and are in line with the […] - [Prof. Calestous Juma Essay Competition](https://madi.africa/prof-calestous-juma-essay-competition/): Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI) in partnership with the Calestous Juma Legacy Foundation (CJLF) is proud to announce the winners of the recent inaugural Prof. Calestous Juma Essay Competition which was concluded early this year. We are proud to announce the following outstanding essays as the winners respectively: Adaji Ufedo-Ojo Eleojo Ufedo-Ojo Adaji is a student radiographer with aspirations to change the world through her writing. Adaji is a talented writer who varies her genres to include scripts, articles, fiction and poetry. She has also won the top 20 Ekonke short story competition, the EMEND WED essay competition and the 2021 Humans of Transcorp […] - [Madini E-Convention 2021](https://madi.africa/madini-e-convention-2021/): Did you miss the Madini Convention 2021? Start Here… Theme: Demystifying African participation in the minerals value chain. When: 19th & 20th, August 2021. Time: 12:00 – 17:30 East African Time Who: The Madini Convention is organized by the Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI) Objective: The overall objective of the Madini Convention is to increase African participation in the minerals value chain by platforming expert insights on contemporary opportunities and strategic bottlenecks as well as funneling inspiration to the participants by showcasing prospering African mineral sector players. - [European Union Law on Mines Regulation](https://madi.africa/european-union-law-on-mines-regulation/): New European Union Law On Conflict Mines Regulation – Importance And Impact On The African Mining Sector, Asm & Integration Process Part 1 Held on February 18, 2021 Watch Conference on MADI YouTube Channel View Presentations Part II Held on March 25, 2021 Watch Conference on MADI YouTube Channel - [De-risking the Mineral Resources Sector - Demystifying Resource Nationalism in Africa](https://madi.africa/de-risking-the-mineral-resources-sector-demystifying-resource-nationalism-in-africa-2/): According to IISD 2018 Report: “Green Conflict Minerals – The Fuels of Conflict in the transition to a low-carbon economy “: “The mining sector will play a key role in the transition toward a low-carbon future. The technologies required to facilitate this shift, including wind turbines, solar panels and improved energy storage, all require significant mineral and metal inputs and, absent any dramatic technological advances or an increase in the use of recycled materials, these inputs will come from the mining sector. How they are sourced will determine whether this transition supports peaceful, sustainable development in the countries where strategic […] - [Mineral Resources Development, Social And Gender Considerations: Challenges and Practices](https://madi.africa/mineral-resources-development-social-and-gender-considerations-challenges-and-practices/): PART 1: 22ND OCTOBER, 2021 Watch Video on Youtube PART 2: 22ND OCTOBER, 2021 The ALSF and MADI are pleased to present the 2021 webinar series focused on sustainable mineral resource development in Africa. The objective of the series is to improve participants’ knowledge and expertise in sustainable mineral resources management and development on the African Continent for inclusive growth and sustainable development of African economies. This free-of-charge 2021 webinar series will be comprised of the six individual webinars, each moderated and instructed by African and international legal and technical experts in the field of African mineral development. More Info - [Preparing for the fourth industrial revolution: The mine of the future](https://madi.africa/preparing-for-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-the-mine-of-the-future/) - [E-conference: Artisanal And Small-scale Mining](https://madi.africa/e-conference-artisanal-and-small-scale-mining/): Formalization To Professionalization Of The Asm Sector In Africa November 17, 2020: 2 – 4:30 Pm Eat – Zoom PART ONE PART TWO PART THREE PART FOUR PART FIVE - [Reviving the african mineral sector post COVID-19| NBS Breakfast Meeting](https://madi.africa/reviving-the-african-mineral-sector-post-covid-19-nbs-breakfast-meeting/) - [Frank Mugyenyi on Gold Refineries in Africa](https://madi.africa/frank-mugyenyi-on-gold-refineries-in-africa-2/) - [Frank Mugyenyi: Response to Reuters: Race to Refine: The bid to clean up Africa's Gold Rush](https://madi.africa/frank-mugyenyi-response-to-reuters-race-to-refine-the-bid-to-clean-up-africas-gold-rush-2/): Original Article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gold-africa-refineries-insight/race-to-refine-the-bid-to-clean-up-africas-gold-rush-idUSKBN1ZE0YG Response to Reuters: Race to Refine: The bid to clean up Africa’s gold rush. Are more refineries likely to lead to race to the bottom? The answer is yes and no; yes, if the refineries operate in an unregulated environment and no if Africa puts her house in order and put in place regulatory frameworks and mechanisms that are in line with the African Union vision and agenda. I entirely agree that the proliferation of unregulated refineries will not help Africa in her quest for socioeconomic integration, inclusive growth and sustainable development defined by Africa’s Agenda 2063, […] - [The Case for Minerals Africa Development Institute](https://madi.africa/the-case-for-minerals-africa-development-institute/): The case for Minerals Africa Development Institute According to 2011 Report – Minerals and Africa’s Development (The International Study Group Report on Africa’s Mineral Regimes), produced by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and African Union Commission (AUC), the paradox of African mining lies in its historical structural deficiencies. The sector’s key characteristics-and challenges-are those of an enclave industry. Most of the industry has very weak links with the rest of the national economy, the mines’ ownership and operation are in the hands of foreign companies, most of the minerals are exported in raw form and the industry imports […] ## Pages - [Subscribe](https://madi.africa/subscribe-newsletter/) - [The Board](https://madi.africa/board/): Chairman MADI Board Members International Advisors Legal - [Team](https://madi.africa/team/): Headquarters Regional Offices - [Our Focus](https://madi.africa/our-focus/): Resources Our Focus are on all Mineral Resources in Africa: Solid, Liquid and Gas. More specifically, MADI’s focuses on three main categories of Minerals that form distinctive Minerals Value Chains: Energy Minerals Metallic Minerals and Non-Metallic Minerals MADI fully supports African Mining Vision (AMV) statement that harnessing natural resources endowments in Africa is the key to Africa’s development. The African Union Specialized Technical Committee of the Ministers responsible for Trade, Industry and Minerals Resources Development defined Minerals Resources as all Solid, Liquid and Gas. Africa Mining Vision says: Harnessing natural resources endowments is the key to Africa’s development. Energy Minerals […] - [Home](https://madi.africa/): Minerals are borderless MADI Announces the 2nd Edition of the Professor Celestous Juma Essay Competition News Africa’s Minerals “Africa is the world’s top producer of numerous mineral commodities and has the world’s greatest resources of many more, but most of Africa still lacks systematic geological mapping which could bring to light a much greater resource base. Unfortunately, most of Africa’s minerals are exported as ores, concentrates or metals, without significant value addition. There is thus a large potential for mineral beneficiation. 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