African Mining Week 2026 - 27 - 28 May 2026
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-16 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The continent hosts the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals, chrome and manganese – minerals essential to the energy transition and advanced manufacturing. At the same time, the continent remains the leading producer of diamonds and gold, reinforcing its strategic importance to both the global jewelry market and national wealth preservation.
Ahead of African Mining Week Conference (AMW), scheduled for October 14 – 16, 2026 in Cape Town and organized by Energy Capital & Power, the AMW team engaged with African mining ministers and industry stakeholders to identify national priorities shaping the continent’s mining agenda. These discussions highlighted a shared focus on mobilising capital, strengthening domestic mineral value chains and fostering cross-border collaboration as major economies including U.S, China and Europe secure mineral supply chains.
Event details:

Dates: 14th – 16th October 2026
Location: Cape Town
Theme: Mining The Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value
Website: african-miningweek.com

WasteCon 2026 - 20 – 22 October 2026
2026-10-20 08:00 - 2026-10-22 17:00
Hosted by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), WasteCon 2026 marks a significant milestone as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary, reinforcing its legacy as a driving force in shaping sustainable waste and resource management across Africa.
Africa’s leading waste and resource management conference and exhibition, WasteCon 2026, will take place from 20 – 22 October 2026 at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre, bringing together the continent’s most influential decision-makers, innovators, regulators and solution providers.
Event details:

Dates: 20 – 22 October 2026
Venue: Emperors Palace Convention Centre
Website: iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-overview
Early Bird Rates: The Early Bird delegate registration and payment cut-off date is 30 April 2026.
Useful links:

Delegate Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-delegate
Exhibition Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-exhibition
Sponsorship Prospectus: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-sponsorship-prospectus
Golf Day Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-golf-day
