On the 8th of April 2025, SARW hosted a pivotal webinar to unpack the evolving Critical Minerals Partnership between South Africa and the European Union (EU). The conversation explored the strategic importance of critical minerals in both regions' economies, the potential for scientific collaboration, and the investment opportunities for South Africa’s mineral sector. Key points…
On February 4, 2025, the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) hosted the official launch of its six research publications on Critical Minerals and Renewable Energy Value Chains in Southern Africa. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, industry experts, and civil society representatives to discuss key findings, strategic recommendations, and pathways for local beneficiation, industrialization, and…
INTRODUCTIONÂ On February 2, 2025, at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, Southern Africa Resource Watch officially launched the Africa Mining Accountability Platform (AMAP), a transformative digital tool designed to promote ethical, responsible, and sustainable mining across the continent. The launch event brought together key stakeholders, including mining executives, government officials, civil society…
