Understanding strategic competition, resource diplomacy and international cooperation.
Analysing the political economy of investment, processing and local value creation.
Promoting responsible governance, sustainability and resilient mineral value chains.
Connecting governments, industry and research institutions to deliver practical cooperation.
Understanding strategic competition, resource diplomacy and international cooperation.
Analysing the political economy of investment, processing and local value creation.
Promoting responsible governance, sustainability and resilient mineral value chains.
Connecting governments, industry and research institutions to deliver practical cooperation.
The Critical Minerals Initiative (CMI) brings together leaders from the private sector, government, diplomatic and academic communities to strengthen cooperation across business, policy and research. It explores the mining, refining and trade of critical minerals from a British foreign policy and development perspective, with the goal of advancing sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships linking Britain, Africa, the Middle East and other like-minded partners.
Launched in November 2024 at the inaugural UK-Africa–Middle East Critical Minerals Forum at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, the Critical Minerals Initiative (CMI) brings together leaders from government, industry and academia to drive sustainable partnerships across Britain, Africa and the Middle East.
The Initiative builds on growing collaboration in the critical minerals sector, identifying strategic investment opportunities, strengthening transparent and reliable supply chains, and advancing shared goals around responsible mining and the transition to net zero.
Through focused sessions and high-level engagement, the CMI fosters collaboration, shapes policy dialogue, and supports the development of a more sustainable and interconnected global minerals ecosystem.
The Critical Minerals Initiative (CMI) brings together leaders from the private sector, government, diplomatic and academic communities to strengthen cooperation across business, policy and research. It explores the mining, refining and trade of critical minerals from a British foreign policy and development perspective, with the goal of advancing sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships linking Britain, Africa, the Middle East and other like-minded partners.
Launched in November 2024 at the inaugural UK-Africa–Middle East Critical Minerals Forum at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, the Critical Minerals Initiative (CMI) brings together leaders from government, industry and academia to drive sustainable partnerships across Britain, Africa and the Middle East.
The Initiative builds on growing collaboration in the critical minerals sector, identifying strategic investment opportunities, strengthening transparent and reliable supply chains, and advancing shared goals around responsible mining and the transition to net zero.
Through focused sessions and high-level engagement, the CMI fosters collaboration, shapes policy dialogue, and supports the development of a more sustainable and interconnected global minerals ecosystem.
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