Mfikeyi Makayi

Mfikeyi Makayi, a Zambian mining innovator, tackles the urgent need for critical minerals essential for our tech-driven world. She reveals how the mining industry has struggled to discover new deposits due to underinvestment and outdated methods. With AI-powered technology, Makayi's team aims to predict mineral locations at lightning speed, vastly improving efficiency in exploration. Her insights on sustainable mine design and the Mingomba project highlight the future of responsible mining practices and local development.