Africa’s premier mining forum, Africa Mining Week (AMW), will once again be held at the Cape Town International Convention Center from 14th to 16th October 2026 with the theme “Future of Mining: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development”. The event will bring together mining companies, investors, policy makers and technology providers to discuss Africa’s evolving mining landscape, from strategic mineral resources and digital innovation to local mineral beneficiation and regional development. AMW 2026 aims to connect international investors to Africa’s most promising mining opportunities, as the continent positions itself at the forefront of the global energy transition and critical mineral supplies.
The 2026 edition will feature a multi-track program and exhibition space, including high-level panel discussions, technical workshops, and exclusive networking sessions. Participants will address investment opportunities across Africa’s mining value chain, building on the success of AMW 2025, which attracted 1,500 participants, over 85 speakers, and 315 companies and representatives from 22 countries.
As African countries drive regional value addition, mineral beneficiation and job creation, AMW 2026 will showcase national strategies and policies that will shape investment flows. Mining ministers and government delegations from Ghana, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Gambia are expected to update the industry on new regulations and mining laws, including Ghana’s updated gold mining framework and South Africa’s Mineral Resources Development Bill.
With Africa holding 30% of the world’s critical minerals essential to the clean energy transition, AMW 2026 will bring together international investors and developers, owners and traders of lithium, cobalt, copper, rare earths and other strategic resources. Participants will also explore how digital technologies are transforming mine operations, from accelerating mineral discovery to improving efficiency and sustainability. Building on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba’s remarks at AMW 2025 to shorten discovery timelines from years to months, AMW 2026 will focus on digital innovation as a key driver of Africa’s mining transformation.
The summit will also address key topics shaping Africa’s mining sector, including the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining, energy security, environmental sustainability, infrastructure development, women and youth empowerment, human capital development, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“Africa Mining Week 2026 is more than just an event – it is a catalyst for Africa’s mining transformation,” said Rachel Kasongo, Projects & Events Manager at Energy Capital & Power. “From critical minerals and sustainable practices to digital innovation and community benefits, AMW provides a platform for governments, investors and industry leaders to come together to accelerate projects and drive meaningful economic and community impact across the continent.”
Africa Mining Week serves as the primary platform for exploring all mining opportunities across Africa. The event will be held in parallel with the Africa Energy Week: Investing in Africa Energy 2026 conference, which will be held in Cape Town from 12 to 16 October. Sponsors, exhibitors and attendees can contact sales@energycapitalpower.com for more information.
