Africa Mining Summit 2025

The 11th edition of the Africa Mining Summit 2025 took place from September 9th to 11th in Gaborone, Botswana. This high-profile event focused on fostering dialogue and partnerships among key stakeholders in the African mining sector. The summit attracted industry leaders, government officials, investors, and mining experts from across the continent to discuss strategies for sustainable mining practices and how the mining sector can contribute to Africa’s socio-economic development.

One of the primary goals of the Africa Mining Summit is to address challenges facing the industry, such as infrastructure gaps, regulatory frameworks, and environmental sustainability. The event also emphasized the potential of African mining to fuel economic growth, create jobs, and drive industrialization. Panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions were organized to promote collaboration between public and private entities.

The 2024 summit was organized at the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel in Gaborone, and it provided an opportunity for companies to showcase innovations, including digital technologies and environmentally friendly solutions aimed at modernizing the mining industry. The summit serves as a platform to develop partnerships, share knowledge, and explore new investments in Africa’s vast mineral resources​.

The summit also highlighted Botswana’s position as a mining hub, given its status as one of the world’s largest diamond producers and its commitment to mining reforms. It was an important moment for stakeholders to discuss the future of the African mining industry amid global trends towards sustainability and technological advancement.