The event will showcase initiatives aimed at advancing Africa's mineral value chains and promoting local processing to fuel economic growth.
Research predicts that Africa could generate an additional $2 billion in mining revenue and create up to 3.8 million jobs by 2030 by expanding the manufacturing of value-added mining products. As the continent’s premier mining event, AMW 2025 will bring together global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore emerging opportunities in Africa’s midstream and downstream mining sectors, featuring key panel discussions, project showcases, and major deal signings.
Africa is a global leader in mining, home to vast reserves of minerals that are crucial for the advancement of technology and industry worldwide. AMW 2025 will serve as a key platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities in the region, highlighting the importance of local beneficiation and processing to unlock the continent’s vast mineral potential.
The event will be held in conjunction with the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, creating a unique opportunity for delegates to engage with stakeholders across the mining, energy, and finance sectors. This co-location offers unparalleled networking opportunities for those looking to explore investment prospects and forge partnerships in Africa’s rapidly evolving energy and mining landscape.
As part of Africa’s growing push for local mineral processing, several countries are making significant strides. Zimbabwe’s 2022 ban on raw lithium exports has already resulted in over $1 billion in processing investments, including the development of key facilities like the Rwizi Rukuru refinery and Chengxin Lithium’s Sabi Star Mine concentrator. Similarly, Tanzania's raw lithium export ban is attracting international investments in value-added projects, while Nigeria’s partnership with Avatar New Energy has led to the launch of a 400,000-ton-per-day lithium refinery in 2024.
Ghana is also making progress with the inauguration of its Royal Ghana Gold Refinery, aligning with its strategy to boost economic growth through value-added mining. In Guinea, Emirates Global Aluminium is working on establishing an alumina refinery, capitalizing on the country’s mineral wealth.
South Africa continues to lead in mineral beneficiation, with projects like the Thaba Joint Venture, which targets the production of platinum group metals and chrome concentrate, and the $4.5 billion KwaZulu-Natal Titanium Beneficiation Complex, which aims to produce 80,000 tons of titanium dioxide annually.
AMW 2025 will offer a dynamic environment for industry players to engage with innovative projects and explore collaboration opportunities that will drive the future of mining across the continent. This year’s event promises to be a vital step toward realizing Africa’s vision of a more diversified, value-added mining sector.
For more information, visit the official African Mining Week website or contact sales@energycapitalpower.com for sponsorship, exhibition, and registration inquiries.
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