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- SAIMM Critical Minerals Conference 2026
| Date | 30 July 2026 |
| - | 31 July 2026 |
| Resources |
Critical Minerals Conference 2026 Announcement 27022026.pdf Critical Minerals Programme v3 10062026.pdf SAIMM Sponsorship Prospectus 18022026.pdf |
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- Background
- REGISTRATION FEES
- Submit an Abstract
- programme
- Topics to be Covered
- Who Should Attend
- Contact
- Background
- REGISTRATION FEES
- Submit an Abstract
- programme
- Topics to be Covered
- Who Should Attend
- Contact
Background
BACKGROUND
The global shift to a low-carbon economy has created unprecedented demand for critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, copper, nickel, rare earths, manganese, and graphite. Southern Africa holds vast reserves, positioning the region as a strategic player in the green economy. Yet, challenges in policy alignment, infrastructure, beneficiation, and governance risk limiting value creation.
The SAIMM Conference will convene governments, industry leaders, financiers, researchers, and civil society to chart pathways from extraction to value addition, ensuring Africa captures prosperity across the full critical minerals value chain.
REGISTRATION FEES
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Early SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA Member |
9 800,00 |
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Early Non SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA Member |
10 200,00 |
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SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA Member |
10 200,00 |
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Non SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA Member |
10 800,00 |
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Author Registration |
6 500,00 |
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Students |
1 000,00 |
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Retired Member |
1 000,00 |
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions are now open!
The Critical Minerals Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the Critical Minerals Conference 2026
Why submit an abstract?
- Strengthen your professional reputation.
- Showcase your organisation’s achievements and accomplishments.
- Offer the industry valuable insights, case studies, and expertise.
- Inform stakeholders, including colleagues and researchers, about your accomplishments and progress.
- Create new opportunities for collaboration to benefit the industry.
Submission process
Abstracts will be subject to peer review, the committee will decide whether to accept or decline the submissions. Relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and uniqueness of ideas, contribution significance, and presentation quality are among the selection factors. Download abstract submission template.
Authors will be notified in writing of the acceptance of their abstract. Once accepted the author can submit a full paper for review. Download paper guidelines.
Please note
- All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during technical sessions.
- All presenting authors are required to register and pay for conference attendance prior to publication in the conference proceedings.
Key Dates
- Abstract Submission: 27 April 2026
- Paper Submission: 1 June 2026
Topics to be Covered
CONFERENCE STREAMS
- Governance, Policy & Regional Collaboration – Aligning frameworks, strengthening institutions, enabling cooperation.
- Infrastructure & Strategic Corridors – Unlocking logistics, energy, and industrial ecosystems.
- Innovation, Beneficiation & Value Addition – Advancing R&D, technology, and downstream industries.
- ESG, Energy Transition & Inclusive Development – Ensuring sustainability, resilience, and equitable growth.
Who Should Attend
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Governments & Regional Bodies: Ministers, regulators, SADC, AU, AMDC.
- Industry & Private Sector: Mining houses, technology suppliers, financiers, logistics operators.
- Development Partners & DFIs: World Bank, AfDB, IFC, bilateral institutions.
- Research & Academia: Universities, CSIR, innovation hubs.
- Civil Society & NGOs: ESG specialists, community advocates.
- Investors & Trade Partners: OEMs, supply chain participants.
- Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Advisors
- Infrastructure, Energy & Logistics Providers
- Processing, Refining & Manufacturing Players
- Standards Bodies & Certification Agencies
Contact
For further information contact:
Gugu Charlie,
Conferences and Events Coordinator
E-mail: gugu@saimm.co.za
Tel: 011 538 0238
Web: www.saimm.co.za
