ExpodeckDemocratic Republic of the Congo · Lubumbashi
DRC Mining Week Expo & Conference
Dates
June 17, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Venue
Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia Hotel
Location
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates
June 17, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Venue
Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia Hotel
Location
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
About This Expo
DRC Mining Week Expo & Conference is Africa's premier and longest-running mining event, celebrating its 21st edition in 2026. Held annually in Lubumbashi, DRC, it serves as a pivotal platform for the mining sector, uniting industry leaders, government officials, and innovative companies globally. This event is crucial for anyone involved in the African mining industry, offering unparalleled opportunities to explore trends, technologies, and strategies, particularly focusing on critical minerals like copper, cobalt, and lithium essential for the global energy transition. Attendees, including senior executives from mining companies, battery-metal value-chain players, global investors, and policymakers, gain firsthand insights into advancements, identify project pipelines, and forge strategic partnerships. Exhibitors benefit from significant visibility, direct engagement with decision-makers, and a dynamic marketplace for deal-making and showcasing cutting-edge solutions. It's the essential gathering for investment, industrialization, and cross-border collaboration in the Copperbelt region, fostering sustainable growth and innovation.
Highlights
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Africa's Premier Mining Event
Celebrating its 21st edition, this event is the leading gathering for the African mining sector, attracting global industry leaders and government officials.
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Focus on Critical Minerals
Dedicated to copper, cobalt, and lithium, crucial for the global energy transition, covering exploration, beneficiation, and in-country processing.
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High-Level Networking
Connect with senior executives, government leaders, global investors, and policymakers from over 50 countries for strategic partnerships.
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Comprehensive Program
Features an Energy Investment Forum, Women in Mining & Leadership Forum, CEO Roundtable, and B2B networking sessions.
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Cutting-Edge Solutions Showcase
Explore innovations in mining technologies, infrastructure, energy solutions, and maintenance services for enhanced efficiency and sustainability.
The event takes place from June 17 to June 19, 2026, in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The event is organized by VUKA Group, a leading, multi-award-winning organizer of exhibitions and conferences across Africa.
Key sectors include Mining Technologies & Equipment, Critical Minerals & Value Chain Development, Infrastructure & Energy Solutions, and Maintenance, Repair & Operational Services.
The event targets government leaders, mining operators, global investors, suppliers, infrastructure pioneers, and senior executives across the mining value chain.
Major B2B global brands and operators like Gécamines SA, Barrick Gold Corporation, Glencore plc, Kamoa Copper SA, and Ivanhoe Mines have participated.
