Five African mineral producers—Guinea, Madagascar, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe—have been selected to participate in the United Nations' Country Support Mechanism on Critical Energy Transition Minerals program, strengthening international support for efforts to develop domestic mineral value chains. Announced in September 2026, the initiative comes as critical mineral investment and value addition take center stage at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, taking place October 14–16 in Cape Town. Under the theme 'Mining the Future: Unearthing Africa's Full Mineral Value,' AMW 2026 will connect African governments and project developers with investors and technical partners seeking opportunities across mineral production, processing and supporting infrastructure. The UN mechanism will provide tailored support for countries as they seek to translate mineral resources into broader economic development, prioritizing areas such as policy advice and legal frameworks.
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