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The platform driving sustainable growth in African mining
Building on the success of Africa Mining Week (AMW) 2025, the 2nd edition of AMW will continue to strengthen Africa’s position as a global leader in responsible, sustainable, and technology-driven mining.
Held under the theme “Mining The Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value” on 14–16 October 2026 in Cape Town, the AMW 2026 programme will address the most pressing and transformative issues in both the global and African mining landscape
Where Africa's Mining Future Comes Together
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African Mining Week offers greater access to major stakeholders across the full mining value chain.
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Our program keeps focus on the core issues that matter most, particularly beneficiation and value addition.
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CMA 2024 is supported by a strong lineup of partners and sponsors who are driving the growth of Africa's critical minerals markets, including Roken Mining, the African Energy Chamber, MOORE, MetSoP, A ... -
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The Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa, Zambia Chamber of Mines, Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe and more will join the Critical Minerals Africa summit in Cape Town next month. -
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The upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 summit will spotlight how new discoveries, technologies and investments are transforming Africa’s critical mineral industry. Under the theme, “Innovate ... -
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The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit on November 6 - 7 serves to position Africa as the primary investment destination for critical minerals. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: I ... -
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Rystad Energy will deliver a presentation on the impact of the critical minerals sector on the global energy market during CMA 2024. -
The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit will explore how investments in the critical minerals sector are poised to boost revenue generation and GDP growth.
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Project Blue will lead presentations on trends within Africa’s copper, cobalt and lithium activities at the Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit. -
CMA 2024 will host a series of discussions on the role played by African institutions in financing and accelerating the production and monetization of critical metals.
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Minister Kambamura is expected to highlight the vital role of policy, infrastructure development and international cooperation in driving the exploration and production of critical minerals including ... -
CMA to host a panel discussion exploring how geopolitical dynamics are shaping Africa’s critical mineral sector and investments in logistics services.
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Delegates, exhibitors and attendees will be awarded CPD certificates, providing them with a unique opportunity to develop and enhance their professional development. CMA organizer, Energy Capital & Po ... -
As Canada intensifies efforts to untap Africa’s critical mineral reserves - amounting to 30% of the world’s total – the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit will highlight Canada's role in Africa' ...
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UK private and public sector entities have accelerated their investments in Angola in recent months to enhance the southern African country’s critical mineral value chain, seeking robust returns and a ... -
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Offering some of the highest graphite deposits worldwide, Africa has emerged as a highly strategic investment opportunity for mining companies. Major mining developments - such as the 174 million-ton ... -
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With investments made by Australian mining companies within Africa’s extractive industry reaching about $60 billion in 2024, the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit will highlight how Australian ... -
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Mining projects across Africa are adopting digital tools to accelerate and simplify mineral exploration and production, reduce operational costs and improve worker safety and environmental sustainabil ... -
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Tanzania is implementing various measures to cement its position as a global critical minerals market and bolster export revenues and economic growth. In February, the country launched a development s ... -
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The upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit in Cape Town will explore the flow of Chinese investment to Africa’s critical minerals sector and the geopolitical dynamics at play. A spotlight session on ... -
At the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit, a dedicated Trends and Projects Presentation Showcase Area will feature African REE projects, exploring the latest market developments and key st ...
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The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit on November 6 - 7 serves to position Africa as the primary investment destination for critical minerals. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: I ... -
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Despite this potential, Africa’s mining industry represents a largely untapped investment opportunity, and as such, many resource-rich nations across the continent are seeking capital and technology i ... -
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KoBold Metals CEO Africa Ms Mfikeyi Makayi will discuss the company’s exciting Mingomba copper project and AI-powered mineral exploration technologies at the upcoming summit. -
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As such, the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 summit – the premier meeting platform for African energy projects and global investors – will showcase lucrative prospects across the continen ... -
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The upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit will delve into the energy-mining nexus, providing insights into how African critical mineral projects are enhancing energy supply and affordability ... -
These developments will be the focus of the Minerals Showcase: Copper session at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) summit – scheduled for 6-7 November in Cape Town. This session will gather ...
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The upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit will feature a Automotive and Batteries Focus panel, examining measures to establish Africa as a global hub for battery precursors, batteries and EVs ...
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A dedicated Minerals Showcase will drive exploration, technology and sustainability investments to Africa’s PGM sector and underexplored hotspots.
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The continent features major demand for investment in exploration and geological surveys, mining and extraction technologies, refining capacity, infrastructure development and ESG standards.
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Connecting the Zambian and DRC copperbelts with international markets via the Port of Lobito, the Lobito Corridor serves as a blueprint for cross-border infrastructure in African mining. -
A high-level Ministerial Forum will unlock new pathways to increased mineral exports, local value addition and green mining activities at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit.
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CMA 2024 will take place under the theme Innovate. Enact. Invest in African Critical Minerals to Sustain Global Growth. -
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To showcase opportunities across the sector, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, will speak at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 summit in Cape ... -
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The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit on November 6 - 7 serves to position Africa as the primary investment destination for critical minerals. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: I ... -
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Reflecting similar priorities, the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) summit — scheduled for November 6-7 in Cape Town — will host an Industry Leader Forum to explore strategies for ensuring sustainable m ... -
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Geert Klok, Chairman of the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique, will engage in high-level panel discussions and exclusive networking sessions to showcase the latest developments and lucrative opportunitie ... -
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The upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit – taking place from 6–7 November in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated panel showcasing Africa’s lithium market prospects. Zimbabwe will be a key topic d ... -
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Somera is expected to discuss the current opportunities shaping South Africa’s PGMs market and the country’s role in the global green hydrogen and EV supply chain, given its substantial PGMs reserves ... -
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In line with its commitment to advancing cooperation between Southern Africa’s mining associations and stakeholders, the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa (MIASA) has joined the Critical ... -
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To highlight its commitment to the DRC’s economic development, Glencore has joined the 2024 edition of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit, with Marie-Chantal Kaninda, the firm's President in th ... -
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Olimpia Pilch, CMIA’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will discuss the importance of collaboration between African critical mineral producers and global stakeholders to navigate industry challenges and ... -
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The mine is expected to produce up to 140,000 tons of zinc concentrate this year and up to 278,000 tons annually over the next five years, with upgrades to the mine’s new concentrator currently underw ... -
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Over the past three years, Zambia – Africa’s second-largest copper producer – has recorded $10 billion in investments in its mining sector. These investments are pushing the country closer to its goa ... -
The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit on November 6 - 7 serves to position Africa as the primary investment destination for critical minerals. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: I ... -
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As part of its commitment to fostering the growth of Africa’s critical mineral industry, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung has joined this year’s Critical Mineral Africa (CMA) Summit as a Strategic Partner. Ko ... -
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Amid rising interest by German entities in investing in Africa’s critical mineral value chain, the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Southern Africa) has once again partner ... -
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This year’s Critical Minerals Africa Summit will host Tim George, CEO of Pensana, to speak on developing the continent’s rare earth sector. -
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As part of efforts by the DRC to strengthen the participation of SMEs in the economy while advancing the development of critical mineral projects, the DRC’s Minister of Industry and SMEs Louis Kabamba ... -
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A slate of new transactions has been announced in recent months as companies move to unlock the full Across Africa and the Middle East, 23 mining M&A deals were announced in Q1, 2024, showing a 503% i ... -
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South Africa has up to 95% of the world’s platinum group metal (PGMs) reserves, 70% of its manganese reserves, and substantial reserves of vanadium, magnesium, nickel, and copper – essential for green ... -
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South Sudan is currently forging partnerships with public and private sector entities, investors, exploration firms and technology companies to unlock its critical mineral potential. The country is es ... -
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Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart will speak on the company’s flagship projects in South Africa’s Northern Cape, where it targets first copper sales by 2025. -
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Malawi is ramping up exploration and development of its critical mineral resources, with several rare earth and niobium ventures set to launch within the next two years. Australian mining firm Lindian ... -
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Africa holds approximately two-thirds of global cobalt reserves, around 30% of lithium and significant shares of other critical minerals, including manganese, copper and iron ore. Leading mineral mark ... -
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The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit, taking place on November 6-7 in Cape Town, will unpack the nexus between PGMs and green hydrogen and their evolving role within the African and global energy ... -
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Africa is home to 30% of the world’s critical minerals, essential for the clean energy transition and 4IR technologies. -
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The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 Summit will discuss opportunities for the DRC, Angola and Zambia to enhance the monetization of critical minerals and attract new investments leveraging the Lobito Co ... -
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The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Summit – taking place November 6–7 in Cape Town – will host a ministerial panel session, discussing policy frameworks, regulatory reforms and best practices to ... -
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Critical minerals demand will double by 2040, driven by clean energy technology and bolstered by African partnerships and investment diversification. -
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Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold 30% of the world’s critical minerals reserves – including deposits of lithium, cobalt and copper, which are crucial for the fourth industrial revolution – prese ... -
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The National Mineral Resources Development Policy The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development introduced the National Mineral Resources Development Policy in November 2022. This comprehensive strat ... -
Ambrosia Enters Malian Market In February 2025, investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding acquired a 50% stake in Canadian firm Allied Gold’s mining projects in Ethiopia and Mali. As part of the dea ...
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As the premier platform where Africa’s critical mineral prospects are discussed and maximized, the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit will host global firms specializing in industry research, co ...
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Critical minerals in Africa present a major opportunity for investment for the continent. -
Boasting the world’s sixth-largest graphite reserves – a key input in the battery manufacturing process – Tanzania is strengthening cooperation with global mining firms and investors to expand its rol ...
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The second edition of the Critical Minerals Africa Summit will take place on November 6-7 in Cape Town, under the theme: Innovate, Enact, Invest in African Critical Minerals.
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Several African multilateral banks and financial institutions have undergone significant leadership transitions this year aimed at aligning financial strategies with the continent’s evolving developme ... -
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Commodity trading firm Minexx has expanded its presence in Africa through a new investment in Kenya’s titanium sector, providing financing and acting as an offtaker for artisanal and small-scale miner ...