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Discover Africa’s mining potential

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: Critical Resources, Sustainability, and Community Development” 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.

Build partnerships and secure actionable outcomes

Build partnerships and secure actionable outcomes through AMW’s multi-track programme, including MOUs, investment pledges, and connections with stakeholders shaping the continent’s mining future.

High-level speaker contributions

From senior-level government officials and mining ministers from across Africa, to private sector industry change-makers, AMW features the highest level of speakers to drive the future of Africa's Critical Minerals sector.

Access strategic insights that shape decisions

Access strategic insights from Africa’s mining
leaders, policymakers, and financiers through panels, workshops, and keynotes covering policy reform, critical minerals, gold futures, community development, and ESG practices.

Track emerging projects and growth markets

Explore emerging projects, critical mineral discoveries, and infrastructure developments to identify growth markets and gather insights on lithium, cobalt, gold, and rare earths to guide investment and project decisions.

Engage directly with key decision-makers

Engage directly with mining and energy ministers, executives from top companies, and financiers through structured B2B and B2G meetings, private deal rooms, and curated networking sessions.

Learn how technology is reshaping responsible mining

Learn how automation, AI, remote sensing, and low-carbon technologies are shaping responsible mining, with insights from mining experts including Isondo Precious Metals, B2Gold Namibia, and the Industrial Development Corporation (and more).

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ECP is dedicated to bringing investment to all segments of the energy value chain in Africa and globally, including hydrocarbons exploration and production, gas-to-power, refining and petrochemicals, power infrastructure, nuclear energy and solar, wind and hydroelectric power. ECP puts a premium on creating connections and provides access to information and exposure to deals that African energy businesses need to grow. Join the world’s foremost energy companies, financial institutions and African enterprises as a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser with ECP to take full advantage of these platforms.

Mining The Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability, And Community Development