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Energy Capital & Power
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Investors Look to Paris to Gauge Africa’s 2026 Energy Pipeline

Energy ministers from Senegal, Nigeria, Zambia and Djibouti are confirmed to attend the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, giving investors a firsthand view of which African energy markets are ready to turn policy into bankable projects

As global energy investment becomes more selective, capital is concentrating on African markets that combine near-term project delivery, regulatory momentum and credible financing pathways. The confirmation of energy ministers from Senegal, Nigeria, Zambia and Djibouti at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris highlights markets where governments…

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Zambia Unveils Critical Mineral Prospects and Milestones

African Mining Week will connect global investors with investment and project opportunities in Zambia – home to significant critical mineral reserves

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has outlined the vast critical mineral opportunities available across the country in a report released in collaboration with the British Geological Survey. Covering strategic minerals such as copper, cobalt, manganese and more, the report underscores the instrumental role the country already plays in…

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Africa Scales Up Mineral Mapping to Attract Exploration Investment Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

Under the theme “From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth,” African Mining Week 2025 will spotlight high-impact investment opportunities across Africa’s mineral exploration sector, with a strong focus on geological surveying and mapping

Across Africa, mineral-rich nations are intensifying nationwide geological surveys to gain a deeper understanding of their mineral resources. These initiatives aim to attract new investment in exploration and production, bolstering the continent’s role in the global supply of transition and fourth industrial revolution metals. In June, Zambia’s Ministry of Mines…

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World Bank Backs Mining as Zambia’s Economic Engine Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

Under the theme From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth, African Mining Week will showcase opportunities within Zambia’s burgeoning mining industry

International financial institution the World Bank has underscored the role the energy transition metals (ETM) value chain plays in unlocking sustainable economic growth in Zambia. In a report released this week, the institution has shown that while Zambia recorded 4% GDP growth in 2024, the country can further accelerate economic…

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First Quantum Minerals’ Zambian Country Manager Joins African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

African Mining Week will host a panel discussion focused on Zambia, showcasing lucrative opportunities within the mining sector

Godwin Beene, Country Manager for Zambia at mining firm First Quantum Minerals, will speak at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa’s premier event for the mining sector. During the event, Beene will join a high-level panel discussion titled Zambia: Accelerating Exploration and Development Through License Allocation and…

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African Mining Week (AMW) Country Spotlights to Explore Africa’s Top Mining Markets

African Mining Week is hosted under the theme ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth’

The African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 conference – scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will host a series of country spotlights, providing a platform for the continent’s leading mineral markets to showcase upcoming project and investment opportunities. The sessions promote emerging and established mining destinations across the…

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Empowering Africa’s Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Sector: Key Reforms and Strategies to Take Center Stage at African Mining Week 2025

African Mining Week takes place under the theme From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth on October 1 – 3, 2025 in Cape Town

The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place on October 1 – 3, 2025 in Cape Town – will feature a key session on the strategies and policies adopted by Africa’s mineral-rich nations to formalize and empower small-scale mining operations. The ASM Regulation:…

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Mining Advances Growth Prospects for African Economies

African Mining Week – taking place on October 1 -3, 2025 in Cape Town - will connect global investors with lucrative opportunities within Africa’s mining sector

Mineral-rich African countries are strengthening cooperation with global partners to optimize the mining value chain, leveraging investments to accelerate GDP growth and sustainable development. In recent years, the contribution of mining to the national fiscus has grown significantly across many nations, and looking ahead, this growth momentum is on track…

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Zambia Bolsters Copper Exploration Ahead of 2031 Target

African Mining Week will host panel discussions, project showcases and exclusive networking sessions, showcasing opportunities within Africa’s copper upstream sector

Zambia has launched a series of strategic initiatives in 2025 to accelerate copper drilling and meet its target of producing 3.1 million tons per annum by 2031. In February 2025, the country introduced the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (www.MMMD.Gov.zm), a digital platform designed to enhance efficiency and transparency in…

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New Exploration, Expansion Projects Drive Africa’s Copper Market Growth

African Mining Week will spotlight Africa’s copper prospects under the theme, "From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth"

Africa's copper industry is poised for growth in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia – the continent’s largest producers – leading market expansion. Both countries are investing in new production mines, mineral exploration campaigns and the modernization of existing facilities to increase output. Against this backdrop,…