Welcome remarks and keynote speeches

May 5, 2025 | 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Plenary CC1

Description

PLENARY ROOM CC1 Policymakers’ day on minerals, development, and transversal CRM topics Please note that this session will be livestreamed. Session available in ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH and CHINESE.

Presented by

Alison Campbell

United Nations

Director of the Climate...

Andreas Schaal

OECD

Director of Global Relations...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-schaal-254a2362/

Dr. Dele Alake

Ministry of Solid Minerals...

Honourable Minister

Laura Lochman

U.S. Department of State

Acting Assistant Secretary...

Mathias Cormann

OECD

Secretary-General

Themba Mkhwanazi

Anglo American Plc

Director, Africa & Australia...

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