The IMnI supports MOTA for their 2026 event set to spotlight Africa's Mining Future

June 17, 2026
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Event information

Mining On Top Africa returns to Paris on 7–8 July 2026
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates and Africa’s role in future supply chains becomes increasingly strategic, Mining On Top Africa (MOTA) 2026 will once again bring together the leaders shaping the future of the continent’s mining industry.

Securing Africa’s Mining Future: Sovereignty, Sustainability and Global Partnerships

MOTA 2026 will convene Ministers, mining companies, investors, geological surveys, development finance institutions, technology leaders and strategic partners from across Africa and around the world for two days of high-level dialogue, investment engagement and partnership development in Paris, France.

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And many more speakers and Ministerial delegations to be announced shortly.
 

Why MOTA 2026 Matters?

Africa’s mining sector is firmly in the global spotlight.
From copper, lithium, graphite and manganese to gold, bauxite, iron ore and chromium, African mining jurisdictions are increasingly central to the energy transition, industria ldevelopment and future global manufacturing supply chains. At the same time, governments across the continent are placing greater focus on:

  • Mineral sovereignty
  • Local beneficiation and value addition
  • Infrastructure and energy integration
  • Responsible mining and ESG standards
  • Financing and investment partnerships
  • Regional cooperation and industrialisation

MOTA 2026 provides a high-level international platform where these conversations move beyond theory into practical partnerships and investment opportunities.

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MOTA 2026 is more than a conference — it’s a platform to shape Africa’s mining future. From securing mineral sovereignty to fostering sustainable industrialisation, this is your opportunity to be part of the partnerships, projects, and policies defining the next decade of African mining.
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