Africa Minerals and Miners Centre
Africa Minerals and Miners Centre (MMC) serves as the premier hub for dialogue within the African solid minerals sector.
Our focus spans policy issues, strategic planning, and networking, positioning us as a catalyst for promoting partnerships and fostering collaboration. At MMC, we facilitate discussions on intra and inter-sector linkages, recognizing their crucial role in sustainable development.
Moreover, we are dedicated to advancing the minerals processing agenda across Africa, driving innovation and efficiency in resource utilization. Committed to capacity building, MMC offers comprehensive programs aimed at empowering stakeholders and enhancing industry expertise.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of Africa's mineral landscape and pave the way for a prosperous future.
At Africa Minerals and Miners Centre (MMC), our vision is to be the pivotal force driving transformative change and sustainable growth throughout Africa's solid minerals sector. Central to our vision is the cultivation of robust linkages – both within the industry and beyond.
We envision MMC as the nexus where partnerships flourish and dialogue thrives, transcending geographic boundaries to unite stakeholders in a shared mission. By emphasizing linkages across sectors of the economy, including trade and commerce and capital raising (banking), we aim to forge strong connections between the solid minerals industry and other key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and technology. These cross-sector linkages will drive innovation, diversification, and resilience, amplifying the impact of our collective efforts and fostering holistic economic development.
By emphasizing linkages, we aim to forge strong connections between governments, businesses, communities, and academia, fostering collaboration that amplifies the impact of our collective efforts.
Our vision extends to promoting intra and inter-sector linkages, recognizing their pivotal role in fostering innovation, diversification, and resilience within the mineral value chain. Through strategic initiatives and collaborative platforms, MMC will facilitate the exchange of ideas, resources, and expertise, creating a dynamic ecosystem that drives sustainable development and inclusive growth.
By championing linkages, MMC will empower stakeholders to leverage synergies, unlock new opportunities, and address shared challenges more effectively. Together, we will build a future where Africa's mineral wealth serves as a catalyst for prosperity, driving socio-economic transformation and improving the lives of millions across the continent.
MMC Vision
The Africa Minerals and Miners Centre (MMC) envisions a future where collaboration and dialogue propel Africa's solid minerals sector to new heights of sustainable growth and prosperity. Through fostering cross-sector linkages, including trade and commerce, capital raising (banking), and research, MMC provides the essential framework for minerals beneficiation. By promoting innovative partnerships and facilitating value-added processes, MMC strives to be the catalyst for unlocking the full potential of Africa's mineral wealth, driving inclusive development and shared prosperity across the continent.
The mission of the Africa Minerals and Miners Centre (MMC) is to serve as a dynamic hub for dialogue, collaboration, and capacity building within Africa's solid minerals sector. Through strategic initiatives, MMC aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, promote sustainable practices, and foster partnerships that enhance the value chain of mineral resources, ultimately contributing to economic growth, social development, and environmental stewardship across the continent.
MMC Objectives
MMC's objectives align with the African Union's strategic focus on the solid minerals sector, aiming to:
1. Promote beneficiation, value addition, industrial linkages, responsible investments, innovation, and diversification within Africa's mineral industry.
2. Cultivate a diversified and globally competitive African mineral industry that fosters broad economic and social growth by establishing and nurturing linkages across sectors.
3. Advocate for good governance in mineral resources development to enhance the well-being of local communities in Africa.
4. Champion sustainable development principles grounded in environmentally and socially responsible mining practices, safeguarding human rights, health, safety, and the welfare of local communities and stakeholders.
MMC Core Values;
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Excellence; Reflected in distinction, effectiveness, efficiency, hard work, passion, and quality.
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Integrity; Reflected in accountability, ethical behaviour, honesty, and reliability.
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Leadership; Reflected in courage, professionalism, transparency, and vision.
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Compassion; Reflected in empathy and social responsibility.
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Collegiality; Reflected in collaboration, partnership, sense of community, and teamwork.
(Al Jazeera)
Beneath the surface of Africa lies a wealth of mineral resources of enormous value. In 2019, the continent produced almost 1 billion tonnes of minerals worth $406bn.
According to the United Nations, Africa is home to about 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, 12 percent of the world’s oil and 8% of the world’s natural gas reserves.- (Al Jazeera)