IMnI supports the Africa Critical Minerals Forum 2026 hosted by SMM

We are pleased to inform you that Africa Critical Minerals Forum 2026, hosted by (Shanghai Metals Market) SMM, will officially convene in Lusaka, Zambia. 

Finding the "Perfect Partners" for the Critical Minerals and New Energy Industry in Africa

In the global landscape of energy transition, the African continent possesses the world's most premium metal resources. The strategic value of manganese is being redefined alongside the evolution of next-generation battery technologies and energy storage solutions. ACM 2026 is dedicated to breaking resource silos and building a localized "African Critical Minerals Cluster." It serves as the central hub for integrating Africa’s new energy raw material supply chain:

• Multi-Mineral Strategic Synergy: We facilitate the deep integration of Gabon’s high-grade manganese, Zimbabwe’s rapidly emerging lithium resources, and the dominant copper, cobalt, and tin advantages of Zambia and the DRC, effectively bridging the entire new energy value chain.
• Supply Chain Resilience & Integration: In the face of global market volatility, leverage SMM’s industry-leading data to collaborate with copper, cobalt, and nickel giants in optimizing logistics costs and navigating export quotas.
• New Markets under Energy Transition: Directly engage with African power infrastructure projects on-site to unlock the explosive potential of energy storage solutions (ESS) within the African domestic market.
• Smelting & Capacity Advancement: Explore innovations in local African smelting technologies and the development of high-value downstream processing.
• ESG & Responsible Sourcing: Join high-level dialogues on integrating minerals from Gabon and Central Africa into the global green supply chain, enhancing the international competitiveness of African mineral products.

This is not a single metal conference; it is a profound dialogue on African Metal Premiums. Here, you will find the complete suite of "companion resources" required for manganese to penetrate the future energy market.

Sponsors:

• Sinomine: It is a leading enterprise in the rare metals industry. It has deeply laid out in the copper belt of Central and Africa, evolving from an exploration pioneer to a mining giant. 
• Ampace: It's a company drive the energy transition and empower a better life through experience-driven green energy solutions. 
• Jiangsu Guoqiang Singsun Energy: As a leading global provider of smart solar tracking solutions, SINGSUN is part of the Jiangsu Guoqiang Group, one of China's Top 500 private firms. Driven by technology, the company is growing its role in the global clean energy market.

Exhibitors (Continue Updating):

• KOPPERCHEM: A globally recognized leader in specialty surfactants, KOPPERCHEM is a key driver in the hydrometallurgy industry, providing cutting-edge extraction solutions for the world’s critical mineral supply chain.

Speakers:

• Mr. Albert Halwampa: He is the Director General for the Zambia Development Agency and a Chevening Scholar with vast experience in International Trade and Investment. He has led teams in promotion and facilitation, investment and trade in regional and international markets. 
• Eddy Kioni: He's a Founder and CEO of Buenassa, a multi-entrepreneur with experience in both Europe and the DRC. He has spent over a decade at the nexus of public policy and private enterprise, with a strong track record in the energy and extractive sectors.

More exciting details are coming soon. Stay tuned!

Event url: https://africa-critical-minerals.metal.com/home
 

IMnI members benefit from an exclusive discount to attend the event. Contact us for information!