Amb. Ndolamb Ngokwey to Lead UK–DRC Dialogue on Minerals, Energy & Agricultural Upside at UK–Africa Business Summit 2025

With over 70% of the world’s cobalt and vast reserves of copper, coltan, and lithium, the DRC stands at the forefront of the clean energy revolution. At the summit, Ambassador Ngokwey will outline pathways for UK investors to engage in responsible mining, large-scale solar, and transformative infrastructure projects including the Grand Inga Dam.

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London, UK — The organisers of the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025 are honoured to confirm His Excellency Ambassador Ndolamb Ngokwey, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Kingdom, as a keynote speaker on Friday, 12 September 2025, hosted at the Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London.

🎤 Keynote: “DRC at the Epicentre of Critical Minerals & Renewable Energy”

Ambassador Ngokwey will highlight the strategic role of the DRC in supplying over 70% of global cobalt, alongside significant reserves of coltan, copper, lithium, and diamonds—resources critical to global energy and industrial transformation.

His presentation will be framed as a dynamic Q&A on “UK–DRC Energy & Critical Minerals for the 21st Century: From Policy to Projects.” Key themes include:

ESG-regulated artisanal mining models
Major solar and electrification projects (including Green Giant Solar)
DRC’s entry into the OECD Global Forum on Tax Transparency
UK‑DFI-led investment in energy infrastructure
Sustainable partnerships in mineral and power sectors

He will be joined by a delegation from the Grand Inga Project, led by Deputy MD Fabrice Mbang, offering rare insight into one of Africa’s most ambitious renewable energy projects.

🌾 Investment & Agricultural Potential

The DRC’s expansive arable land presents vast opportunities for sustainable agriculture and food security investment. From staple production to agro-processing zones, the country can become a major global food supplier.

🔧 Key Bankable Projects

Grand Inga Dam Phases 3–8 – projected 40,000 MW hydropower
Green Giant Solar Park – scalable solar power infrastructure
Artisanal Mining Formalisation Projects – downstream mineral capacity-building
Agri-Investment Corridors – for cocoa, cassava, and export processing
Industrial Hubs – enabled by new power capacity and water infrastructure

🤝 Strategic Summit Impact

This session underscores UK–DRC collaboration in natural resources, infrastructure, digital services and climate-smart agriculture. Delegates from across sectors—investors, government, DFIs, agritech, development agencies and diaspora business leaders—will engage with high-level agendas on trade and sustainable investment.

📅 Friday, 12 September 2025
📍 Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London
🔗 Register here: https://ukafricabusinesssummit.uk

A delegation from the Grand Inga Project, led by Deputy MD Fabrice Mbang, will participate in high-level discussions on Africa’s largest hydroelectric vision. Investors will gain unique insight into how Inga’s 40,000 MW potential could power regional industrialisation and electrify millions.