Africa is rapidly becoming the center of the global critical minerals transition — not just as a resource base, but as a new hub for processing, energy integration, and industrial development.
As supply chains shift, the key question is no longer what is in the ground, but how it moves, where it is processed, and who captures the value.
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September 15 — Policy & Value Chain Day
- Ministerial Leadership Forum (09:30–10:20) – Senior officials from Zambia, DRC, Zimbabwe and key mining jurisdictions will discuss mining policy direction, local content frameworks, and cross-border cooperation in critical minerals development.
- Cu–Co–Sn Value Chain Forum (11:00–11:20) – Focused on copper, cobalt and tin value chains, with emphasis on local processing, industrial upgrading, and supply chain resilience.
September 16 — Energy & Deal-Making Day
- PV, Storage & Mining Power Forum (13:30–14:30) – Exploring renewable energy and storage solutions for mining operations and industrial sites across Africa.
- Strategic Resource Matchmaking Session (14:30–15:30) – The core highlight of ACM 2026 — structured meetings connecting miners, investors, buyers and solution providers to accelerate real projects and partnerships.
Critical minerals are no longer just a commodity story — they are becoming the backbone of industrial strategy, energy security, and global supply chain restructuring.
Learn more about the event – View the website here
Early Bird Rate Price (10%OFF), until July 31st——Book now.
Use promo code: SAGE2026, enjoy extra 10%OFF
Attending Enterprises Include:
- SINOMINE – A diversified global mining group with operations across lithium, cesium, copper and other critical minerals, with integrated upstream resource development capabilities.
- Ampace – A lithium battery and energy storage solutions company focused on advanced battery systems and industrial energy applications.
- ZDA (Zambia Development Agency) – Zambia’s national investment promotion and development agency supporting mining sector industrialization and foreign direct investment.
- KANONA Power – A regional energy trading and infrastructure development company supporting reliable power supply for mining and industrial users in Southern Africa.
- BUENASSA – A base metals trading and mineral supply chain participant active in African commodity markets.
- MMG Limited – A global base metals mining company with major copper and zinc operations and integrated international supply chains.
- International Manganese Institute (IMnI) – A global industry association representing manganese producers and stakeholders across the manganese value chain.
..and many more
2026-09-15 00:00:00 2026-09-16 00:00:00 Australia/Perth Africa Critical Minerals Conference 2026 Africa is rapidly becoming the center of the global critical minerals transition — not just as a resource base, but as a new hub for processing, energy integration, and industrial development. As supply chains shift, the key question is no longer what is in the ground, but how it moves, where it is processed, and who captures the value. Programme Preview September 15 — Policy & Value Chain Day Ministerial Leadership Forum (09:30–10:20) - Senior officials from Zambia, DRC, Zimbabwe and key mining jurisdictions will discuss mining policy direction, local content frameworks, and cross-border cooperation in critical minerals development. Cu–Co–Sn Value Chain Forum (11:00–11:20) - Focused on copper, cobalt and tin value chains, with emphasis on local processing, industrial upgrading, and supply chain resilience. September 16 — Energy & Deal-Making Day PV, Storage & Mining Power Forum (13:30–14:30) - Exploring renewable energy and storage solutions for mining operations and industrial sites across Africa. Strategic Resource Matchmaking Session (14:30–15:30) - The core highlight of ACM 2026 — structured meetings connecting miners, investors, buyers and solution providers to accelerate real projects and partnerships. Critical minerals are no longer just a commodity story — they are becoming the backbone of industrial strategy, energy security, and global supply chain restructuring. Learn more about the event - View the website here Early Bird Rate Price (10%OFF), until July 31st——Book now. Use promo code: SAGE2026, enjoy extra 10%OFF Attending Enterprises Include: SINOMINE – A diversified global mining group with operations across lithium, cesium, copper and other critical minerals, with integrated upstream resource development capabilities. Ampace – A lithium battery and energy storage solutions company focused on advanced battery systems and industrial energy applications. ZDA (Zambia Development Agency) – Zambia’s national investment promotion and development agency supporting mining sector industrialization and foreign direct investment. KANONA Power – A regional energy trading and infrastructure development company supporting reliable power supply for mining and industrial users in Southern Africa. BUENASSA – A base metals trading and mineral supply chain participant active in African commodity markets. MMG Limited – A global base metals mining company with major copper and zinc operations and integrated international supply chains. International Manganese Institute (IMnI) – A global industry association representing manganese producers and stakeholders across the manganese value chain. ..and many more Lusaka, Zambia