African Critical Minerals Summit (ACMS) 2026

About the summit

The African Critical Minerals Summit (ACMS) is Africa's premier annual platform dedicated to advancing dialogue, collaboration, and innovation around the continent's vast critical mineral resources. Now in its 4th edition, ACMS brings together the most influential voices in mining, investment, energy, infrastructure, and policy to drive real, measurable action.

Our central mission is to position Africa as a global leader in critical minerals production and responsible resource management, ensuring that the beneficiation of Africa's rich mineral wealth remains on the continent, creating lasting value for local communities and economies.

Over two impactful days, the experience unfolds across a main stage, curated panel sessions, live demonstrations, interactive expo counters, country spotlights, and purposeful networking, creating multiple touchpoints where insight turns into action and connections turn into partnerships.

Proudly endorsed by the Department of Mineral Resources & Energy, Republic of South Africa

2026 confirmed speakers include:

Ambassador Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre- African Peer Review Mechanism

Maurice Madiba- Head of Primary Markets, JSE

Bothwell Manikai - Principal – Infrastructure Financing, DBSA

Diego Han- VP Ecosystem & Partner Development, Huawei

Dr Thabo Mashongoane- CEO, Mining Qualifications Authority

Kagiso Menoe -Director of Mineral Beneficiation Economics, DMPR

Past speakers have included Minister Gwede Mantashe, Nolitha Fakude (Chairman, Anglo American), Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, and Professor Mzila Mthenjane.

Who attends

Mining executives, Investors & bankers, Government officials, Geologists & exploration managers, Equipment & tech suppliers, ESG specialists, Infrastructure providers, Project directors, Consultants, Policymakers

Previous media partners include SABC News, CNN, CCTV News, Engineering News & Mining Weekly, Mail & Guardian, Power 98.7, and CGTN.

Previous sponsors and partners include Huawei, Anglo American, Minerals Council South Africa, MINTEK, Council for Geoscience, University of the Witwatersrand, and the Department of Mineral Resources & Energy.