About the Event
The Euro-Africa Sustainable Mining Summit 2026 is a 4-day intercontinental conference and exhibition in Zurich, Switzerland, engineered to tackle the critical mining needs of Europe and Africa while championing environmental sustainability and post-mining land reclamation.
This summit unites the entire mineral resources value chain — from policy architects and investors to mining operators, EPCs, AI innovators, mineral processors, sustainability leaders and downstream buyers powering clean-energy manufacturing, aerospace, and defense supply chains.
Summit Pillars
- Critical Minerals Security of Supply (EU <-> Africa)
- Capital Raising, M&A & Mine Financing
- Beneficiation, Processing, Recycling & Local Value Capture
- AI-Driven Exploration, Drilling & Digital Transformation
- Clean Energy Manufacturing & Battery Metals
- Environmental Rehabilitation & Land Reclamation After Mining
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This event is curated for professionals actively shaping the future of mining, sustainability, clean energy, critical minerals and investment between Europe and Africa.
We expect participation from:
- CEOs, CSOs, COOs, CTOs
- Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Policy Directors
- ESG Directors, Sustainability VPs, Environment Leads
- Heads of Investor Relations & Mine Financing
- Portfolio Managers, Private Equity Partners
- Geology & Exploration Directors
- Mining Technology Directors & Product Leads
- Drilling, Blasting & Processing Heads
- Hydrogen & Clean-Energy Transition Leads
- Supply Chain & Procurement Executives
- Mine Rehabilitation & Land Reclamation Specialists
- Business Development & Investment Promotion Leads
- Innovation, Data Science & Digital Transformation Leaders
Industries
Delegates, speakers and sponsors will come from:
- Mining & Metals
- Critical Minerals & Rare Earth Elements
- Mineral Processing & Recycling
- EPC & Mining Engineering
- Energy & Renewables (Hydrogen, Solar, Wind, Hydro, Battery Storage)
- Industrial IoT, AI, Cloud & Blockchain
- Investment Funds, Banks & Insurers
- Government, Policy & Regulatory Bodies
- Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Manufacturing
- Sustainability & Environmental Consulting
- Heavy Machinery & Mining Equipment Suppliers
- Logistics, Ports & Mining Infrastructure
Event Speakers
Speaker Profiles Include
- Government Ministers & Deputy Ministers
- Mining Company CEOs & Board Members
- Heads of Sustainability, ESG & Environment
- Exploration & Geology Directors
- Mineral Processing & Recycling Executives
- Private Equity, VC & Sovereign Investors
- AI, IoT & Digital Mining Innovators
- EPC & Mining Engineering Leaders
- Clean Energy & Battery Supply Chain Executives
- Mine Rehabilitation & Environmental Restoration Experts
- Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Specialists
WHY SPEAK AT THIS SUMMIT
Speaking at the Euro-Africa Critical Minerals & Sustainable Mining Summit positions you at the center of one of the most important global mining conversations of this decade.
Speaker Benefits
- Showcase thought leadership to a high-level international audience
- Influence policy, investment, and sustainability agendas
- Engage directly with investors, regulators, and downstream buyers
- Gain visibility across Europe and Africa's mining ecosystem
- Build strategic partnerships and deal flow
- Be featured in summit marketing, website, and post-event reports
- Access VIP networking, 1-2-1 meetings, and closed-door roundtables
SPEAKING THEMES & TOPICS
Speakers will contribute to sessions covering:
Core Themes
- Critical Minerals Security of Supply (Europe <-> Africa)
- Mining Investment, Financing & Capital Raising
- AI-Driven Exploration, Drilling & Smart Mining
- Digital Transformation: IoT, Data Science & Blockchain
- Beneficiation, Processing & Recycling
- Clean Energy & Battery Minerals (EVs, Hydrogen, Storage)
- Aerospace & Defense Mineral Supply Security
- Infrastructure, Logistics & Industrialisation
Sustainability & ESG Focus
- ESG Accountability & Governance
- Carbon Reduction in Mining Operations
- Community-Positive & Inclusive Mining Models
- Water Stewardship & Tailings Management
- Post-Mining Land Reclamation & Environmental Restoration
- Soil Detoxification, Reforestation & Biodiversity Recovery
- AI for Environmental Monitoring & Compliance
SPEAKING FORMATS
We offer a variety of formats to ensure impactful engagement:
- Keynote Presentations
- Premium Industry Presentations (15-20 mins)
- Minister x CEO Fireside Dialogues
- Panel Discussions
- Interactive Roundtables
- Technical & ESG Workshops
- Land Reclamation & Sustainability Masterclasses
- Downstream Buyers & Investment Forums
Fatima-Joyce Packery
Mining Executive| Director | G100 Global Advisory | G20 Empower Advocate
Fatima-Joyce Packery
Mining Executive| Director | G100 Global Advisory | G20 Empower Advocate
Pawel Lis
COOGold GLM Lao
Pawel Lis
COOGold GLM Lao
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Arno Barnard
Senior Manager Biodiveristy OffsetsRio Tinto
Arno Barnard
Senior Manager Biodiveristy Offsets
Rio Tinto
Mikael Bergqvist
CEOOrexplore AB
Mikael Bergqvist
CEO
Orexplore AB
Sessions by David
Roman Stiftner
CEOMetals
Roman Stiftner
CEO, Metals
Roman Stiftner
Mohammed Yagoub
CEO & FounderImperio YM
Itumeleng Mogatusi-Sekgota
ESG & CDP VP: Sustainable Mining
Sessions by David
Lucy Crane
ESG & Sustainability Consultant
Lucy Crane
ESG & Sustainability Consultant
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Dolly Skhosana
Sustainability Manager I Industry LeaderSACMA
Dolly Skhosana
Sustainability Manager I Industry Leader
SACMA
Leticia Ohemaa Appiah – Asiamah
Training, Talent and Development Professional || Women Empowerment Advocate || CEOGoldfieds
Leticia Ohemaa Appiah – Asiamah
Training, Talent and Development Professional || Women Empowerment Advocate || CEO
Goldfieds
Cristina Rabal Carrera
Cristina Rabal, Director of Environment and SustainabilitySAMCA
Cristina Rabal Carrera
Cristina Rabal, Director of Environment and Sustainability
SAMCA
Robin Marc Dufour
VP Mining and Groundwater – HydrogeologistDHI
Robin Marc Dufour
VP Mining and Groundwater – Hydrogeologist
DHI
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Schedule Details Information of Event Schedules
Euro-Africa Sustainable Mining Summit takes place on 28-31 July 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland. Explore four focused days covering policy and investment, mining technology and AI, ESG and reclamation, and downstream processing with buyers shaping future critical mineral demand.
09:00 - 09:30
Opening Keynote: Why Sustainable Mining is Now a Business Imperative
Key Learning Points
• Why ESG is now tied to capital access and investor confidence
• The shift from compliance to competitive advantage in sustainability
• The global pressure from energy transition and critical minerals demand
09:30 - 10:30
Environmental Risk Assessment Before Mining Begins
Key Learning Points
• How to conduct baseline environmental and social impact assessments
• Identifying long-term risks (water, biodiversity, community displacement)
• Integrating ESG into early-stage project design
10:30 - 10:45
Coffee Break
Networking
Refreshments and delegate networking.
10:45 - 11:45
Protecting Ecosystems During Active Mining Operations
Key Learning Points
• Strategies to reduce the environmental footprint during extraction
• Managing tailings, emissions, and biodiversity loss
• Real-time environmental monitoring systems
11:45 - 12:30
Panel: Can Mining Ever Be Truly Sustainable?
Key Learning Points
• The trade-offs between extraction and environmental preservation
• Role of regulation vs corporate responsibility
• Defining sustainable mining in practical terms
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
Networking
Lunch break and networking.
13:30 - 14:30
Workshop: Mine Closure Planning from Day One
Key Learning Points
• Designing closure plans before operations begin
• Financial provisioning for closure and rehabilitation
• Aligning closure plans with community expectations
14:30 - 15:15
Case Study: Land Reclamation & Post-Mining Restoration
Key Learning Points
• Successful examples of land reuse (agriculture, forestry, infrastructure)
• Soil, water, and ecosystem restoration techniques
• Measuring long-term environmental recovery
15:15 - 15:30
Coffee Break
Networking
Refreshments and delegate networking.
15:30 - 16:30
Executive Roundtable: Circular Mining & Resource Efficiency
Key Learning Points
• Moving from linear extraction to circular resource models
• Recycling and reuse of critical minerals
• Business models for sustainable mining ecosystems
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote: AI & Data Transforming Sustainable Mining
Key Learning Points
• Role of AI in improving mining efficiency and sustainability
• Data-driven decision-making in resource extraction
• Reducing environmental impact through predictive systems
09:30 - 10:15
Predictive Environmental Monitoring Using AI
Key Learning Points
• Using AI to predict environmental risks before they occur
• Real-time monitoring of water, air, and soil conditions
• Integrating AI into ESG reporting
10:15 - 10:45
Digital Twins for Sustainable Mine Planning
Key Learning Points
• Simulating mining operations to reduce risk and waste
• Optimizing extraction with minimal environmental damage
• Scenario planning for sustainability outcomes
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Networking
Refreshments and delegate networking.
11:00 - 11:45
Low-Carbon Mining: Electrification & Renewable Integration
Key Learning Points
• Transitioning to electric and hybrid mining equipment
• Integrating renewable energy into mining operations
• Reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
11:45 - 12:30
Panel: Technology vs Environmental Risk
Key Learning Points
• Can technology outpace environmental damage?
• Cost vs impact of adopting advanced solutions
• Barriers to technology adoption in Africa vs Europe
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
Networking
Lunch break and networking.
13:30 - 14:15
Water Stewardship & Circular Water Systems
Key Learning Points
• Reducing water consumption in mining operations
• Recycling and reusing water resources
• Addressing water scarcity in mining regions
14:15 - 15:00
Satellite Monitoring & AI to Combat Illegal Mining (Galamsey)
Key Learning Points
• Detecting illegal mining activities using satellite data
• Role of AI in enforcement and monitoring
• Collaboration between governments and tech companies
15:00 - 15:15
Coffee Break
Networking
Refreshments and delegate networking.
15:15 - 16:00
Blockchain & Supply Chain Transparency
Key Learning Points
• Ensuring traceability of critical minerals
• Preventing unethical sourcing
• Building trust with investors and regulators
16:00 - 16:30
Leadership Dialogue: Bridging Innovation & Adoption
Key Learning Points
• Why many mining companies struggle to adopt new technologies
• Aligning leadership, culture, and innovation
• Scaling pilot technologies into full operations
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote: Financing the Future of Sustainable Mining
Key Learning Points
• How ESG influences investment decisions
• Emerging funding models for green mining
• Role of development finance institutions
09:30 - 10:15
EU-Africa Policy Alignment on Mining & ESG
Key Learning Points
• Regulatory differences between Europe and Africa
• Harmonizing ESG standards across regions
• Trade implications for critical minerals
10:15 - 10:45
Carbon Markets & ESG Compliance
Key Learning Points
• Understanding carbon pricing mechanisms
• ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, etc.)
• Compliance strategies for mining companies
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Networking
Refreshments and delegate networking.
11:00 - 11:45
Investor Panel: Where is Capital Flowing?
Key Learning Points
• What investors look for in mining projects today
• Risk vs return in sustainable mining
• Funding trends in critical minerals
11:45 - 12:30
Financing Mine Rehabilitation & Closure
Key Learning Points
• Structuring financial guarantees for closure
• Long-term funding mechanisms
• Accountability and governance
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
Networking
Lunch break and networking.
13:30 - 14:15
Human Capital: Building a Sustainability-Driven Workforce
Key Learning Points
• Skills needed for sustainable mining
• Reskilling workforce for green operations
• Leadership in sustainability transformation
14:15 - 15:00
HR Leadership Panel: Culture, Talent & Transformation
Key Learning Points
• Embedding sustainability into company culture
• Attracting talent into mining
• Leadership development for ESG
15:00 - 15:15
Coffee Break
Networking
Refreshments and delegate networking.
15:15 - 16:00
Public-Private Partnerships for Environmental Restoration
Key Learning Points
• Collaboration between governments and mining companies
• Financing large-scale restoration projects
• Role of NGOs and communities
16:00 - 16:30
Closing Panel: Who Owns Sustainability?
Key Learning Points
• Responsibilities across operators, investors, and governments
• Aligning incentives across stakeholders
• The future of sustainable mining governance
09:00 - 09:30
Opening Keynote
Processing, Beneficiation and Industrialisation
Theme: From Mine to Market. Programme ends at 4:00 PM.
09:30 - 10:45
Interactive Panel Discussion
Downstream Buyers Speak
Expectations from EV, battery, aerospace and energy manufacturers.
10:45 - 12:30
Coffee Break and Processing Forum
Refining Capacity and Recycling
Coffee break (10:45-11:15), then processing and recycling forum (11:15-12:30).
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
Networking
Lunch and bilateral partnership meetings.
13:30 - 14:45
Supply Chain Security and Offtake Agreements
Europe-Africa Logistics and Risk Management
Long-term offtake strategy and secure supply partnerships.
14:45 - 16:00
Coffee Break and Summit Communique
Closing Session
Coffee break (14:45-15:15), then summit communique and closing session (15:15-16:00).
Pricing Plans Get your Ticket
Standard delegate pass
- Access to 2 days event (presentations/panel discussions/breakout sessions)
- Access to Speaker Presentations
- Participants List
- Lunch for the 2 days
- Networking Activities
- Cocktail Reception/Networking Dinner
- Beverages/Coffee breaks
- Webapp/Mobile app
- Online Documentation included
Group Discount (3 or more delegates)
- Access to 2 days event (presentations/panel discussions/breakout sessions)
- Access to Speaker Presentations
- Participants List
- Lunch for the 2 days
- Networking Activities
- Cocktail Reception/Networking Dinner
- Beverages/Coffee breaks
- Webapp/Mobile app
- Online Documentation included
Special rate
- Access to 2 days event (presentations/panel discussions/breakout sessions)
- Access to Speaker Presentations
- Participants List
- Lunch for the 2 days
- Networking Activities
- Cocktail Reception/Networking Dinner
- Beverages/Coffee breaks
- Webapp/Mobile app
- Online Documentation included
Supplier & consultant access
- Access to Speakers' Presentation
- In-person Access to 2 Days Event
- Access to Participants List
- Networking & Interaction
- Q&A sessions
- 1-1 Meetings
- Event Documentation
- Mobile & Web App Access
- Coffee, Beverages & Snacks
- Lunch for 2 days
Exhibitor package
- Exhibition 2X2 Space
- 2 complimentary delegate passes
- Exhibitor's logo would be displayed on the final agenda, website and Social media
- Exhibitor's handouts and brochures would be included in the conference material set
- Access to participants list 2 weeks before the event
- Exhibitor's business description and contact details would be included in the final agenda and website
- Possibility to chat with participants before the event on our Webapp/Mobile app
Invited Participants Company and Industry/Sector
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport, Rondellstrasse, 8058 Zürich
Switzerland
Tickets info
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Phone: +420 723706537
Email: office@platinumedge.eu
Programme Details
Name: Platinumedge
Phone: +420 7237065375
Email: office@platinumedge.eu
Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport
Rondellstrasse 8058 Zürich
Switzerland
Start Date
Date: 28-31 July 2026
Start Time
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
