Architecting
Permanent Impact.
At CMICMD, our strategic direction is guided by rigorous technical expertise and a commitment to sustainable, evidence-based mineral development policy.
Dr. Femi Salami
PhD
Mining Engineering
Missouri S&T
Biography
Dr. Salami is a licensed mining engineer in the United Kingdom and Nigeria and a licensed Professional Engineer in the United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and serves as Managing Director & Principal Consultant at MinePro and Energy LLC.
He was appointed Executive Board Member and Chair of the Africa Mining & Minerals Forum by the Africa Economic Forum, reflecting his standing across both industry and policy circles. His work centers on mining innovation, energy sustainability, critical mineral development, and climate-smart mining.
CORE FOCUS
- Mining Innovation
- Critical Mineral Development
- Climate-Smart Mining
RECOGNITION & LEADERSHIP
- 70+ Awards for Scholarly Excellence
- Chair, Africa Mining & Minerals Forum
Our Approach
Three commitments that shape how we lead, report, and work across borders.
Innovation-Driven Leadership
Leadership that champions the adoption of new technologies and methodologies, keeping CMICMD's guidance grounded in how the sector is actually evolving.
Transparency
Clear, verifiable reporting on methodology and findings, so partners can trust the basis for every recommendation we make.
Global Collaboration
Working across borders with governments, investors, and operators to align critical mineral development with shared international priorities.