The conference will feature a strong ministerial presence, including Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources, Dr. Oladele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, and mining ministers from Ghana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Sudan, Egypt and Chad. These leaders will share insights on national strategies for beneficiation, policy reforms and initiatives designed to maximize the economic potential of Africa’s mineral wealth.

Investor engagement will also take center stage, with panels exploring funding for industrialization, gold processing innovation and digitalization in mining. Executives from the Africa Finance Corporation, World Mining Investment and leading infrastructure investors will provide guidance on financing opportunities and investment strategies, underscoring the growing global interest in Africa’s mineral markets.

Country-focused sessions will offer deeper insights into national priorities and opportunities. Ghana’s Gold Forum will examine refining, innovation and maximizing the country’s gold potential, while Egypt’s sessions will focus on implementing its vision for mineral beneficiation. South Africa will host a dedicated discussion on its strategic role in the global PGMs market, highlighting the nation’s importance in the energy transition.

Beyond these, AMW 2025 will feature country spotlight presentations from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Chad, South Sudan, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, and Ghana providing investors with an in-depth view of market opportunities, regulatory environments, and sector-specific strategies across the continent.

The event will also explore the critical connection between mining and energy, featuring panels on balancing renewables and traditional energy sources, technology-driven sustainability in critical minerals, and enhancing supply chains for Africa’s mineral exports. Speakers from companies including Solink, Juwi Renewables, Terra Firma and the SA-DRC Chamber of Commerce will highlight how innovations in energy management, automation and data analytics are reshaping the mining sector.

The week will conclude with a focus on strengthening trade, connectivity and strategic partnerships, emphasizing Africa’s growing role in global supply chains and the continent’s potential to drive sustainable economic growth through its mineral resources.

AMW serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.