Expertise · AABSA — African Advisory Bureau for Strategic Affairs
AABSA — African Advisory Bureau for Strategic Affairs
AABSA

Expertise · Flagship Practice

Critical Minerals Governance


Critical-minerals governance is AABSA's flagship practice. Our advisory work is organized across seven connected areas, each built on capabilities in law, governance and institutions that apply across the public sector.

01

Legal & Regulatory

AABSA advises on the laws, regulations, licensing frameworks, government authorities and compliance structures governing critical-minerals development.

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02

Governance & Institutions

We help governments strengthen institutional architecture, mandates, coordination mechanisms, accountability and implementation capacity.

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03

Government Negotiation Preparedness

We support governments preparing for complex mineral-sector negotiations by strengthening legal preparation, institutional organization, decision-making and strategic coordination.

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04

Government-Investor Relations

We advise on the legal, regulatory and institutional foundations required for credible and sustainable government-investor relationships.

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05

Integrity, Transparency & Accountability

We support governments and institutions in strengthening integrity safeguards, oversight systems, transparency and accountability.

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06

Critical Minerals Diplomacy & Strategic Governance

We advise governments on the legal and institutional dimensions of government-to-government mineral cooperation and strategic partnerships.

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07

AI & Digital Governance

AABSA advises African governments on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and digital systems to strengthen critical-minerals governance.

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Strong mineral outcomes begin with strong governance.