Africa’s Mining Future Takes Center Stage in Accra at WaCA Mining 2025

West & Central Africa Mining Summit & Expo
(WaCA Mining 2025) returns next month 25-26 September 2025 at the Kempinski
Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana, heralding a critical juncture for the region’s mining
sector.
Why WaCA Mining Matters This Year
As global demand shifts toward sustainable practices, WaCA Mining 2025 emerges as the
definitive platform for unlocking African mineral potential—convening policymakers, mining
professionals, financiers, and solution innovators around strategic action and investment.
The West & Central Africa mining regions are undergoing bold transformations. In Ghana,
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to ushering in
sweeping reforms: “Ghana is not just a mining destination—we are proof that responsible
investment and transformative development can go hand in hand.” He added: “We are
currently very far advanced in renewing and reforming our mining policy… introducing
cooperative mining to empower communities and ensure responsible and sustainable
practices.” New Royalty models are being considered.
These statements underscore Ghana’s transition toward responsible, community-driven
resource governance, making WaCA Mining 2025 a timely convergence of policy,
opportunity, and investment.
Key highlights of WaCA Mining 2025 include:
 Visionary perspectives on policy, partnerships, and investment strategies.
 Spotlight on ESG compliance, local content, financing innovation, and
infrastructure.
 Insightful presentations on game-changing solutions for mining operations and
sustainability
 Exhibition Showcase: Innovative solutions powering the future of mining.
 Networking Platform: Connecting stakeholders with mining projects across West
& Central Africa.
“Africa’s mineral wealth is at the heart of the global energy transition. WaCA Mining 2025 provides
the platform for decision-makers to align strategies, mobilize capital, and unlock the full value of the
region’s resources,” said Maggie Tan, CEO of Magenta Global Singapore, organisers of WaCA
Mining.
With West & Central Africa home to world-class gold, bauxite, manganese, iron ore,
and critical minerals, the summit is set to highlight the region’s role in powering global
green technologies and sustainable development