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African Ministers Outline Industry Priorities Ahead of African Mining Week 2026

African Mining Week will feature high-level panel discussions and project showcases, linking global investors with Africa’s mining sector priorities and lucrative investment and partnership opportunities

With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The continent hosts the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals, chrome and…

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Africa’s $29.5T Mineral Wealth Poised to Boost Mining Sector Jobs

Africa’s untapped $8.6 trillion mineral worth has the potential to help African nations realize their employment creation agenda

Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, released last week by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth -…

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Africa Taps Regional Partnerships to Turn Critical Minerals into Economic Powerhouse

The upcoming African Mining Week conference – scheduled for 14-16 October 2026 in Cape Town – will bring together public and private sector stakeholders across the continent to forge partnerships and sign deals aimed at driving long-term growth in Africa’s mining and extractive industries

As Africa seeks to capitalize on surging global demand for critical minerals to drive GDP growth and industrialization, regional collaboration is emerging as a strategic imperative to unlock the continent’s full resource potential. Holding approximately 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves – including the largest global shares of platinum…

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Egypt Seeks Strengthened Continental Mining Cooperation Through African Mining Week (AMW 2026) Participation

Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority has confirmed Egypt’s interest in participating at African Mining Week 2026, during a meeting held with Energy Capital & Power on Sunday

A delegation from Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MOPMN) met with the Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) team to discuss the country’s anticipated participation in the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), set to take place in Cape Town later this year. Scheduled for October 14–16, 2026, at…

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Africa’s Rare Earth Momentum Builds as Global Demand Triples by 2035

Africa’s share of the global rare earths market is expected to reach 9% by 2035 - but increased exploration could raise this contribution even further

Global demand for rare earths is set to triple by 2035, reaching 150,000 tons from 91,000 tons in 2024. As producers and consumers seek new sources of supply to meet this surge, Africa is increasingly coming into focus. Projected to account for 9% of global output by 2029, the continent…

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African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 Puts African Mining at the Center of Global Supply Chains

African Mining Week 2026 takes place under the theme ‘Mining the Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value’ from October 14-16 in Cape Town

Africa holds 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, positioning the continent at the center of the global energy transition and industrial supply chain realignment. With global mineral demand set to increase four-fold by 2050, this position becomes increasingly strategic - and it is within this context that African Mining…

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African Mining Week Returns to Cape Town, 14–16 October 2026

Africa’s premier mining forum will unite governments, investors and industry leaders to explore critical resources, sustainability initiatives and digital innovations across the continent’s growing mining sector

African Mining Week (AMW), Africa’s premier mining forum, returns to the Cape Town International Convention Center from 14–16 October 2026, under the theme, “Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development.” The event will convene mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers to discuss Africa’s evolving mining landscape, from…

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MSGBC Conference to Spotlight Regional Infrastructure, Logistics Opportunities

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 will feature a panel on integrated infrastructure and logistics connecting regional resources to global markets

Major milestones across the MSGBC basin are accelerating the region’s rise as a leading African energy hub, with the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project commencing commercial operations and Senegal’s Sangomar oilfield coming online. These achievements mark a decisive shift in the basin’s capabilities, positioning the MSGBC region as a…

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One Week to Go: MSGBC Conference to Unveil Next Phase of Regional Growth

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 kicks off in one week, uniting regional leaders and investors to drive West Africa’s energy growth

With just one week to go until the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition, West Africa’s premier energy and mining conference is preparing to welcome regional and international stakeholders to Dakar. Taking place from December 8-10, 2025 at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD), the…

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Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines Invites Energy Stakeholders to MSGBC 2025

During his address, Minister Diop highlighted bp and Kosmos Energy’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas projects (GTA) as a key example of cross-border partnership

Birame Souleye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines of Senegal, has invited all energy stakeholders to participate in the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition, taking place on December 8–10 in Dakar. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, he emphasized that the conference has become…