African Mining Week (AMW), held in Cape Town, will unite African and international leaders from the energy and mining sectors, including representatives from SOLINK, JUWI South Africa, Terra Firma and Oildynamix, to foster collaboration and explore innovative pathways.
Africa’s leading forum for mining stakeholders, African Mining Week (AMW), is set to welcome an esteemed roster of energy experts at its 2025 edition, taking place from 1–3 October in Cape Town. Confirmed participants include Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); Oliver Johnston, CEO of SOLINK; Richard Doyle, Managing Director of JUWI South Africa; Grant Berndsen, CEO of Terra Firma; and Dr Vincent Amu, Managing Director and CEO of Oildynamix.
The 2025 gathering will provide a platform to exchange knowledge on best practices and to present pioneering solutions that secure resilient energy supplies for Africa’s mining industry. Delegates can expect high-level panel discussions, the signing of strategic agreements, project presentations and curated networking opportunities designed to strengthen partnerships at the critical energy–mining interface.
IRENA’s La Camera will participate in the Critical Minerals & Value Creation: Africa’s Step Beyond Extraction panel. This discussion will highlight Africa’s pivotal role in the global energy transition, given its 30% share of the world’s critical minerals – including cobalt, lithium and copper – essential for renewable energy technologies. Mineral-rich countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s largest supplier of cobalt, and South Africa, the top producer of platinum group metals, will play a central role as global demand for critical resources is projected to quadruple by 2030.
SOLINK, JUWI South Africa and Terra Firma will be represented on the Resilient Energy Mix: Balancing Renewables and Traditional Resources for Sustainable Mining panel. This session will explore strategies for integrating renewable energy into mining operations to enhance energy security, reduce costs and meet ESG commitments.
Meanwhile, Oildynamix will host a workshop showcasing innovative technologies and services designed to improve efficiency in drilling, exploration and production across the mining and extractive industries.
Held under the theme From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth, AMW 2025 will bring together African energy and mining stakeholders with global investors and partners to drive collaboration, strengthen value chains and advance the continent’s sustainable development agenda.
