Energy & Cleantech
SMM Africa Critical Minerals Forum
The Africa Critical Minerals Conference 2026 is a summit focused on copper, cobalt, tin, and lithium mining industries in Africa. It is designed for industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and technology providers to discuss mining technologies, sustainable practices, investment, and supply chain strategies.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 15 September 2026 to 16 September 2026
- Organiser
- SMM
- Industry
- Energy & Cleantech
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Power & Energy
- Energy transition
On stage
Speakers
- Mr. Albert HalwampaDirector General, Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)
- Adam FanChairman, Shanghai Metals Market
- Phesto MusondaBoard Chairperson, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc
- Shairaz AhmedPrincipal Market Analyst & Client Advisor, Shanghai Metals Market
- Hao XieDeputy General Manager of Technology & Operations Support, Kinsevere
- Sonny ZuluChief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Plc
- Mainga MukandoChief Investments Officer, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Zambia Limited
- Sokwani W. ChilemboCEO, Zambia Chamber of Mines
- Fulong MaoAssistant to President, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd
- Dr. Valentin SpiessVice President, Mercuria Energy Trading
- Simon LiGeneral Manager, Gold Vale Logistics Limited（ZiJin）
- Enock MutengoEconomist and Industry Analyst, Shanghai Metals Market
- Shirley WangVP, Shanghai Metals Market
- Ryan PumuloSenior Analyst, Shanghai Metals Market
- Luke NickelsSenior Commodity & Freight Market Analyst, Signal Ocean
- Iris LuoMarketing Manager, Yuntinic (Hong Kong) Resources Co., Limited
- Kuolly GuoDirector and Executive Vice General Manager, CNIT Zambia Limited
- Chipasha MulengaConsultant, D. Kalima & Company
- Ning WangResearcher, CCCMC
- Zora GuoESG Manager, CCCMC
On the floor
Sponsor
- Honoured Attendees
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Lusaka Grand Hotel
Plot 8018A Great East Road, Lusaka
Broads Backpackers Lodge
Broads Backpackers
StayEasy Lusaka
Corner of Church & Kabelenga Road, Lusaka
Fairview Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Lusaka Society Business Park
Cairo Road, Lusaka
Protea Hotel Cairo Road
The Pamodzi Hotel ★★★★★
Church Road, Lusaka
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