African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, set to take place in Cape Town from October 1-3, will focus on the theme, “From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth.” The event aims to showcase initiatives that aim to enhance Africa’s mineral value chains and promote local processing to drive economic growth.
Research suggests that Africa has the potential to generate up to $2 billion in additional mining revenue and create approximately 3.8 million jobs by 2030 through expanded manufacturing of value-added mining products. As the premier mining platform in Africa, AMW 2025 will bring together global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore opportunities in Africa’s midstream and downstream sectors. The event will feature panel discussions, project showcases, and high-level deal signings.
Africa is a global leader in mining, boasting unparalleled reserves of essential minerals for shaping the future of technology and industry. To harness this vast potential, African Mining Week will serve as a premier platform for exploring a wide range of mining opportunities across the continent. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, offering delegates access to the full scope of energy, mining, and finance leaders in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
The momentum for local mineral processing in Africa is growing. In countries like Zimbabwe, a ban on raw lithium exports has led to over $1 billion in processing investments. Key projects include the Rwizi Rukuru refinery, Shengxiang Investments’ lithium processing facility in Goromonzi, and Chengxin Lithium’s Sabi Star Mine concentrator, all contributing to domestic processing capacity. Similarly, Tanzania’s ban on raw lithium exports is attracting international investment into value-added projects, while Nigeria has partnered with Avatar New Energy to establish a 400,000-ton-per-day lithium refinery launched in 2024.
Ghana has also made strides with the inauguration of the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery last August, its first facility for refining gold for export, aligning with the nation’s strategy to drive economic growth through value addition. Guinea is collaborating with Emirates Global Aluminium to establish an alumina refinery, leveraging its significant mineral resources.
South Africa remains at the forefront of mineral beneficiation, leveraging its resources and industrial expertise to advance downstream processing. Key projects include the Thaba Joint Venture, slated to commence production in early 2025, with an annual target of 13,000 ounces of platinum group metals and 400,000 tons of metallurgical-grade chrome concentrate from tailings and run-of-mine deposits. Additionally, the $4.5 billion KwaZulu-Natal Titanium Beneficiation Complex, led by Nyanza Light Metals, aims to produce 80,000 tons of titanium dioxide annually, reinforcing South Africa’s position in advanced mineral processing.
AMW 2025 will run alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, providing delegates with access to key players in the mining, energy, and finance sectors. Together, these events will offer unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and investment, driving Africa’s vision for value-added mining development. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
