Deputy Minister Koga visits South Africa for mining cooperation

Japan’s Deputy Minister Koga visited South Africa from February 2 to 6, 2025, to participate in Mining Indaba 2025 and strengthen cooperation in the mining sector with African nations. In his keynote speech, he emphasized the importance of sustainable development and transitioning towards carbon neutrality. Discussions included collaboration on critical minerals and energy transition strategies, particularly the role of hydrogen in achieving decarbonization.