October 14 – 16, 2026
African Mining Week (AMW) 2026
Cape Town, South Africa
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About the fair
A forum and exhibition dedicated to Africa's mining sector, co-located with African Energy Week. The 2026 edition's theme is critical minerals, sustainability and community development. It convenes mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers. Ministerial delegations from Ghana, South Africa, the DRC, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and others are expected. The programme includes panels, technical workshops and networking sessions.
Typical weather on these dates
Average of 2015–2024 measurements for October 14 – 16, 2026 in Cape Town — the exact days of the fair, not the whole month.
Source: NASA POWER (measurements 2015–2024), coordinates © OpenStreetMap
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