The Regional High-Level Conference on Governance, Critical Minerals, and Conflict in Africa has ended in Accra with a call for a new approach to managing the continent’s mineral resources. The gathering focused on how Africa can ensure that its critical mineral resources contribute to inclusive development, economic transformation, and sustainable peace amid growing global demand. The conference further highlighted the importance of recognising mining communities as partners in mineral governance and ensuring the meaningful participation of women, young people, traditional authorities, and artisanal miners. With increasing global competition for critical minerals, the conference stressed the need for stronger cooperation through African institutions, including the African Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to strengthen the continent’s voice in global negotiations. The conference ended with a commitment to strengthen accountable governance, promote industrialisation and ensure Africa’s mineral wealth delivers lasting benefits for its people.