Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The high-level meeting brought together African leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to chart a new course for the continent's mineral resources.

Discussions at the roundtable focused on how Africa can transition from being a supplier of raw minerals to becoming a creator of real value within the global economy.

Participants emphasized the importance of rethinking extractive practices in order to maximize benefits for African nations and their citizens.

Deliberations reflected on four urgent priorities for the continent: adding value through local processing and manufacturing, protecting data sovereignty through platforms such as the African Mineral Resources Classification and Estimation Code (AMREC) a...