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Critical Minerals Africa Becomes African Mining Week - Scheduled for October 1-3, 2025

By taking place alongside African Energy Week, the African Mining Week event offers a strategic opportunity for cross-sector investment and collaboration

The Critical Minerals Africa conference – hosted in Cape Town and organized by Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) – has been rebranded to African Mining Week (AMW). This move reflects the integrated opportunities across the continent’s energy and mining sectors and aims to drive a culture of collaboration among…

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    • Chamber of Mines Highlight Prospects in Respective Markets at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)
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Chamber of Mines Highlight Prospects in Respective Markets at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

Critical Minerals Africa 2024 takes place from 6 – 7 November in Cape Town

Representatives from Chambers of Mines across African countries rich in energy transition metals presented their nations' mineral assets and investment prospects during a panel discussion held on Day one of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Forum. Thomas Gono, President of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, stated that the…

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    • Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) to Showcase African Copper Prospects Amidst Growing Global Supply Shortage
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Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) to Showcase African Copper Prospects Amidst Growing Global Supply Shortage

CMA 2024 will promote African copper projects driving the stability of the global supply chain

Railway operator Lobito Atlantic Railway exported (https://apo-opa.co/4e3BWX2) its first shipment of copper from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the U.S. in August 2024, strengthening Africa's contribution to the growing global demand for the critical mineral. With the global copper supply gap projected to reach 10 million metric tons…

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From Mine to Market: How Africa Could Become a Top Lithium Supplier

As global demand for battery metals continues to grow, the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa summit will showcase Africa’s latest lithium development projects in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Rwanda and more

Earlier this year, market research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence forecast (https://apo-opa.co/3z0nVKo) Africa’s lithium production to triple year-on-year in 2024, increasing the continent’s share of global output from 4% to over 10%. The rise can be attributed to a surge in financing from China, which is responsible for 90% of Africa’s…

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    • United States (US) Department of State Joins Pensana, World Bank to Discuss Lobito Corridor at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024
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United States (US) Department of State Joins Pensana, World Bank to Discuss Lobito Corridor at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024

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

The Lobito Corridor project – a cross-border infrastructure development connecting Angola with mining operations in Zambia and the DRC – is expected to be complete in 2029. The project creates various economic opportunities for the region by strengthening both intra- and inter-African mineral trade.   During the Critical Minerals Africa…

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    • Absa's Webber to Highlight Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Investment Trends in African Critical Minerals at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024
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Absa's Webber to Highlight Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Investment Trends in African Critical Minerals at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024

The 2024 edition of CMA will take place under the theme Innovate. Enact. Invest in African Critical Minerals to Sustain Global Growth

Mining company African Rainbow Minerals (https://apo-opa.co/46M4tND) reached an agreement last September with financial services company Absa – along with finance institutions Standard Bank, the Development Bank of South Africa and Nedbank – to provide finance for the construction of a 132 MW solar project. The move is set to provide…

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Eswatini Joins Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024, Following Launch of Critical Mineral Mapping Program

Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy HRH Prince Lonkhokhela will outline opportunities in geological mapping and mineral exploration at the upcoming summit in Cape Town

Following the launch of the second phase of its critical mineral mapping program, Eswatini is seeking foreign partners to support mineral exploration and extraction activities. 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)…

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    • African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Feature Strong Suite of Panel Sessions Focused on Energy Security and the Energy Transition in Africa
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Feature Strong Suite of Panel Sessions Focused on Energy Security and the Energy Transition in Africa

A number of panels sessions during this year’s AEW 2024 conference will address the challenges of balancing energy security and a just energy transition throughout the continent

This year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, taking place from November 4-8 in Cape Town – is set to drive discussions on balancing the priorities of energy security and the energy transition in Africa. The event will feature…

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    • CORRECTION: Chamber of Mines of Mozambique to Promote Graphite Market Prospects as Critical Mineral Africa (CMA) Partner
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CORRECTION: Chamber of Mines of Mozambique to Promote Graphite Market Prospects as Critical Mineral Africa (CMA) Partner

Energy Capital & Power partners with the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique to promote opportunities within the country’s market for energy transition metals during this year’s Critical Mineral Africa Summit

Mozambique's government approved the creation of a state-owned mining company to exploit the country's critical minerals, including graphite, of which it is the world's third-largest producer. Despite its significant reserves, Mozambique currently only utilizes one third of its graphite resources and mining capacity. The new company ­– Mozambique Mining Exploration…

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South Africa (SA) Architects Rally to Tackle Housing Shortage Amid rapid Urban Growth

Industry professionals to discuss solutions to shape cities and communities for a sustainable future at AZA24 – organized by Energy Capital & Power – from 4-7 September in Johannesburg, South Africa

South Africa is currently experiencing rapid urbanisation, with 63% of the population already residing in urban areas, a figure projected to rise (https://apo-opa.co/3Yt1Azg) to 71% by 2030. By 2050, it is estimated that eight out of every 10 people in the country will live in urban areas. As a consequence, the…