Final Meeting of the PanAfGeo-2 Project
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-23 | Livingstone, Zambia
Save the date for the final meeting of the PanAfGeo-2 project! Join us in Livingstone, Zambia from 21 – 23 October 2024.
PanAfGeo is an EU co-funded initiative that began in 2016, and is supported by the European Union and the African Union through the Africa-EU Partnership. The project allows trainees to acquire state-of-the-art tools, methods and experienced knowledge in 8 geoscientific skills. The project supports the training of geoscientific staff from African Geological Surveys through a diversity of innovative training methods. A brochure outlining the aims and plans for PanAfGeo-2 can be found here.

Raw Materials Week 2024
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-13 | Brussels, Belgium
The Raw Materials Week is the largest policy event on raw materials, organised by the European Commission since 2016. It attracts over 1,000 participants from industry, administration, civil society, research and academia.
To increase prosperity, the EU works to ensure secure, sustainable and innovative access to raw materials through domestic resources, strategic partnerships, recycling, and circular economy initiatives. We are setting the global standard for responsible sourcing and showing that in terms of raw materials, Europe means business; Europe is a powerhouse.
Join the Raw Materials Week 2024, 9 to 13 December 2024 in Brussels, to explore the dynamic future of raw materials in Europe.
Distinguished speakers from raw materials and strategic sectors like batteries, digital technologies, defence and space will address critical topics during the event. Discussions will include derisking raw material projects with EU and EU countries’ funding, technology and innovation through digital and cutting-edge solutions, boosting domestic supply, enhancing circularity with rare earth permanent magnets, markets trends, and maintaining high environmental and social standards. Cooperation with strategic international partner countries will also be a key focus.
Event website, here.

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-06 | Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 will run from 3–6 February 2025 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre, continuing its mission to build a stronger, more resilient sector.
In 2025, the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking will feature an agenda themed ‘Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!’ anchored on seven key content pillars. These include Industrialising Africa; Future-Proofing our Communities; Delivering Effective Net Zero & Just Energy Transition Strategies; Maximising on Africa’s Critical Minerals Endowment; Giving a Voice to Future Generations; Adopting Game-Changing Technologies; and Prioritising Health & Safety.
Event page & registration, here.

PDAC 2025
2025-03-02 - 2025-03-05 | Toronto, Canada
The annual PDAC 2025 Convention – the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention will take place from 2 – 5 March in Toronto, Canada.
The annual award winning PDAC Convention in Toronto, Canada brings together up to 30,000 attendees from over 135+ countries for its educational programming, networking events, business opportunities and fun. Since it began in 1932, the convention has grown in size, stature and influence. Today, it is the event of choice for the world’s mineral industry hosting more than 1,100 exhibitors and 700 speakers.
More information & to register, click here.
