As the world competes to secure mineral supply chains, producing countries must define their own priorities. This session, based on IGF’s guide What Makes Minerals and Metals “Critical”?, explores how governments can use and move beyond critical mineral lists to develop national strategies that align resource potential with industrial policies, climate goals, and value addition. From mapping and governance to global positioning, the discussion will offer practical entry points to help countries turn mineral wealth into strategic, sustainable development.

Keynote:

• Joyce Rabocca, IEA

Moderator:

• Hisham Akhonbay, Director of Mining Economics, Saudi Arabia

Panelists:

• Daniel Chisala, Economist, Department of Planning and Information, Zambia