ACEP’s Benjamin Boakye to Address 2025 Mining Indaba
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, will feature as a speaker at the 2025 Mining Indaba, scheduled for February 3–6, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa.
Themed “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!”, the event is set to convene a diverse array of stakeholders, including industry executives, policymakers, investors, and mining experts. Mr. Boakye is currently the only Ghanaian listed to speak at the high-profile forum, underscoring his influence in Africa’s energy and resource sectors.
Mining Indaba, established in 1994, has evolved into a pivotal platform for advancing the continent’s mining agenda. It seeks to bridge African mining enterprises with global investors while promoting sustainable industry practices.
A Spotlight on Benjamin Boakye
Mr. Boakye brings over a decade of experience in energy governance and extractive sector management.
Under his leadership, ACEP has played a key role in shaping resource management frameworks across Africa. His expertise lies in navigating power sector reforms and advancing Africa’s energy transition agenda.
Career Highlights:
- Executive Director of ACEP, following roles as Deputy Executive Director, Programmes Director, and Operations Director.
- Spearheaded ACEP’s Research and Programmes Units, focusing on governance in the extractive sector.
Academic Credentials:
- MSc in Energy Studies from the University of Dundee, UK.
- BA (Hons.) in Sociology and Information Studies from the University of Ghana.
Mr. Boakye’s contributions to energy and extractives reform are expected to enrich the dialogue at Mining Indaba, particularly regarding Africa’s positioning in the global energy transition.
Mining Indaba: A Pillar for African Mining
Mining Indaba has established itself as the pre-eminent event for Africa’s mining sector, fostering investment and sustainability across the industry.
The forum’s economic impact is significant, particularly for South Africa, where it is hosted. In 2023, the event contributed R248 million to GDP, 80% of which originated from international sources. It also supported 323 annualized full-time jobs and added R30 million in tax revenue.
The 2025 edition will continue to address challenges facing the sector while charting pathways for sustainable growth in mining, a critical industry for Africa’s development.
