Abuja: Hot on the heels of Nigeria's unveiling of a strategic roadmap designed to convert the country's mineral wealth into investments in clean energy manufacturing and domestic value addition, the organisers of the Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo have revealed this year's packed and topical programme. Convening at the Abuja Continental Hotel in the Nigerian capital from 13 to 14 October, this longstanding mining gathering supports Nigeria's ambition to become a regional refining and processing powerhouse. The theme of this year's event is "Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships."According to African Press Organization, the Nigerian government has sought to boost beneficiation and industrialisation in its mining sector by mandating local processing, opening large-scale mineral plants, and unveiling strategic roadmaps that link critical minerals to clean energy manufacturing. Recent initiatives focus on lithium, copper, and bauxite, aiming to move beyond raw exports and build integrate d value chains. Earlier this month, the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South presented a Critical Minerals Roadmap to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, outlining strategies to harness Nigeria's resources to strengthen local industries, advance mineral beneficiation, and draw investment into green manufacturing.Samukelo Madlabane, Event Director - Mining Portfolio, VUKA Group, noted that Nigeria Mining Week is perfectly timed for this defining moment in the nation's mining sector. The new Critical Minerals Forum will focus on the minerals needed for the global energy transition, such as lithium, REEs, graphite, copper, and other battery or tech minerals, and how Nigeria must position itself to attract serious investment and unlock the country's rapidly expanding opportunities.The Nigeria Mining Week programme includes several significant sessions such as the Critical Minerals Forum on 13 October, discussions on strategic leadership in the critical minerals race, and pathways from Nigeria to global battery, magnet, and EV markets. Further sessions will cover exploration potential, financing, and investment strategies, alongside industrialisation topics focusing on beneficiation and refining, and the development of Nigeria's gemstone value chains.The event will also explore regulatory reforms to strengthen licensing predictability, contract stability, and transparency. The importance of ESG and sustainability will be highlighted, with sessions focusing on defining traceability for US and EU buyers, global water and tailings practices, and meeting gender inclusion KPIs.Industry support remains strong for Nigeria Mining Week, with Titan Minerals Ltd returning as the diamond plus sponsor, and other notable sponsors including KMDC, Kursi, Lovol, Sinogrand, and XCMG. The event is expected to gather over 3,000 attendees, featuring 75 world-class speakers and 150 exhibitors and solution providers. Countries expected to have a strong presence with international pavil ions include the UK, EU, US, China, UAE, Canada, South Africa, and India.Organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria, in partnership with PwC, VUKA Group, and Mining Review Africa, the Nigeria Mining Week has become a central gathering for mining pioneers and suppliers, with the Nigerian Ministry of Mines and Steel Development as the official host and NEITI as the event's transparency partner.
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