Critical Minerals Africa Summit | Cape Town | 6-7 November 2024

The highly anticipated Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) event is back in Cape Town, Africa’s premier event destination, alongside the continent’s largest energy gathering, African Energy Week. CMA 2024 promises to once again bring together African governments, international presidential and ministerial delegations, provincial leaders, and top stakeholders from the global finance, mining, manufacturing, and technology sectors.

As the premier gathering in Africa’s minerals calendar, CMA 2024 is the ultimate dealmaking platform for critical minerals in Africa. Endorsed and fully supported by the African Energy Chamber, this event bridges the gap between global capital and African projects, connecting producers with consumers and catalyzing investment in the minerals that power the future.

This year, CMA is not just an event—it’s a movement toward sustainable growth, energy security, and prosperity. Positioned at the intersection of energy and mining, CMA is the catalyst for transformative partnerships, fostering collaboration that will shape Africa’s minerals and energy landscape for decades.

Why Attend Critical Minerals Africa 2024?

• Unparalleled Industry Integration: Co-located with African Energy Week, CMA leverages its proximity to the largest energy gathering on the continent to foster connections at the intersection of energy and mining.
• Direct Government Engagement: Engage directly with African governments as they work with global partners to forge sustainable and world-class critical minerals value chains.
• Dealmaking at Its Best: CMA is the premier platform for negotiating, strategizing, and sealing deals that bring international capital to African critical mineral projects.
• Shaping the Future: Be part of the strategic discussions that will drive minerals production, processing, and energy security, ensuring Africa’s rightful place in the global supply chain.

Opportunities to Showcase, Collaborate, and Lead

• Sponsor & Exhibit: Position your brand at the forefront of Africa’s critical minerals sector. Whether you’re showcasing innovative products, raising brand awareness, or positioning yourself as a thought leader, CMA’s sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are tailored to meet your business objectives. This is your chance to put your expertise front and centre before the most influential players in the industry.
• Attend as a Delegate: Meet government and private-sector leaders, and engage in bilateral and multilateral discussions that advance Africa’s minerals production and processing. This is where a strategic roadmap for minerals and energy security is forged.
• Speak & Share Your Expertise: Become a voice of influence at CMA by participating in keynote presentations, panel discussions, or as a moderator. Gain industry recognition and connect with leaders who are driving Africa’s critical minerals agenda forward.

The Platform for Africa’s Critical Minerals Future

Critical Minerals Africa is where the mining, energy, and finance sectors converge to chart Africa’s course for success in the essential minerals space. Governments and private-sector leaders from across the continent and around the globe come together at CMA to collaborate on sustainable solutions, plan a strategic roadmap, and unlock the full potential of Africa’s critical minerals.

At its core, CMA serves as the definitive African platform for dealmaking, investment, and innovation in critical minerals. It is the meeting place for global capital and African projects, ensuring that the continent plays a central role in securing the minerals vital to the energy transition and the future of advanced manufacturing.