WiM-Africa Will Speak at Shanghai Metals Expo in 2026
Executive Director Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji will represent African interests at the upcoming industry event.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Business Strategy
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In November 2026, WiM-Africa Executive Director Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji will represent the organization at the Shanghai Metals Expo. She is scheduled to participate in a roundtable discussion on global mineral pricing.
Why it matters
The appearance highlights a push for increased African influence in the global trade of critical minerals like copper, lithium, and cobalt. Africa currently faces significant barriers in accessing credible price benchmarks and essential market data.
The collaboration focuses on five critical minerals: copper, lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earths. It aims to bridge gaps in geological data, processing capacity, and trade certification.
The players
WiM-Africa
This organization advocates for the advancement of African women and producers within the mining sector.
Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji
She serves as the Executive Director of WiM-Africa and leads the organization's efforts to influence mineral trade policy.
Shanghai Metals Market
This organization is a major industry hub that provides market intelligence and research on the metals and mining sectors.
The details
The Shanghai Metals Market roundtable, themed Eastern Pricing 2.0, will serve as a platform for WiM-Africa to advocate for greater integration of African mineral producers into the global market. The organization seeks to standardize mineral processing, certification, and traceability to bolster its influence.
Timeline
Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji will speak at the Shanghai Metals Expo in November 2026.
Market Landscape
This collaboration aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Area's mineral value chain initiative, which seeks to boost regional industrialization. By aligning with Chinese market benchmarks, African producers aim to secure better market access and fair pricing for critical resources.
Improved mineral pricing transparency may eventually lead to more stable supply chains for industries dependent on critical raw materials. Stakeholders in the manufacturing and technology sectors may see shifts in how these resources are certified and traced globally.
The takeaway
Advocacy for standardized mineral certification is a vital step toward reducing market information asymmetry for developing nations. Standardizing these trade processes could enhance the reliability of long-term supply agreements for global technology partners.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sun Nigeria.
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