The 12th West & Central Africa Mining Summit & Expo (WaCA Mining) returns in 2026 as the region’s premier platform connecting  governments, mining companies, financiers, technology innovators, and geology experts to address the sector’s most urgent challenges and opportunities.

With global demand for critical minerals rising sharply, West & Central Africa stands at the forefront of the next mineral supercycle.  WaCA Mining 2026 delivers the latest industry information, strategies, and partnerships needed to unlock sustainable growth, attract investment, and build resilient mining value chains across the region.

Delegates will gain insights into critical minerals, ESG integration, operational innovation, and regional growth strategies, while building high-value partnerships that shape the future of Africa’s mining sector.