The African Mining Week (AMW) is set to return to Cape Town from October 5-7, 2027, with a focus on mineral beneficiation and the development of Africa's minerals economy. The event, to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, aims to connect governments, mining companies, investors, and technology providers to accelerate mineral production and unlock greater value from Africa's resources. This year's event builds on the success of the 2026 edition, which brought together over 1,800 delegates from 52 countries.
The 2027 event will feature several key forums, including the African National Mining Companies Forum, Ministerial Forum, Mineral Security Forum, and Gold Forum. These forums will bring together African stakeholders and global partners to support investment across key mining provinces continent-wide. The African Mining Companies Forum will explore opportunities for production growth, beneficiation, and greater national participation in mineral development. The Mineral Security Forum will focus on financing strategic mineral projects and strengthening supply chains.
The AMW Gold Forum will connect mining companies, refiners, financiers, and equipment suppliers to advance gold exploration, production, and refining projects. Discussions will also address responsible sourcing and the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining. The Ministerial Forum and high-level international roundtables will bring African mining ministers together with government delegations and investors from strategic markets.
The event comes as African governments accelerate efforts to retain more value from the region's $8.5 trillion in untapped mineral potential. Countries such as Ghana and Zimbabwe are advancing policies to encourage domestic processing, while the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Angola, Mali, and Egypt are developing or expanding mineral refining capacity. These initiatives are creating investment opportunities across processing plants, smelters, refineries, energy infrastructure, and logistics networks.
Growing global demand for critical minerals is strengthening Africa's position in international supply chains. As a major producer of cobalt, copper, lithium, and platinum group metals, the continent is increasingly central to global industrial and energy markets. AMW 2027 will bring African governments and international partners together to strengthen supply chain cooperation and discuss key priorities for developing Africa's minerals economy.
The three key priorities for developing Africa's minerals economy are mining-led industrialization, the mining-energy nexus, and mining-led infrastructure development. Through its investment forums, ministerial dialogues, technical sessions, and exhibition, AMW 2027 will serve as a marketplace for mining investment, connecting African projects with the capital, technology, and partners needed to move from resource extraction to value addition.
AMW 2027 will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the future of Africa's mining industry and explore opportunities for growth and development. The event is expected to bring together a diverse range of participants, including governments, mining companies, investors, and technology providers. With its focus on beneficiation and mineral-led economic growth, AMW 2027 is set to play a critical role in shaping the future of Africa's minerals economy.
Key points
- African Mining Week 2027 to focus on mineral beneficiation and development of Africa's minerals economy.
- Event to feature several key forums, including the African National Mining Companies Forum and Mineral Security Forum.
- Growing global demand for critical minerals strengthening Africa's position in international supply chains.
