WaCA Mining 2026 Confirmed 6-7 October, Accra, Ghana - Transforming Mining in West & Central Africa

ACCRA, Ghana - Jan. 7, 2026 - PRLog -- The 12^th West & Central Africa Mining Summit & Expo (WaCA Mining 2026) will take place on 6-7 October 2026 in Accra, Ghana, convening senior government officials, mining executives, investors, and solution providers from across the region and beyond.

Now firmly established as a leading industry platform, WaCA Mining 2026 will be held under the theme: "Transforming Mining in West & Central Africa: Technology, Investment, Impact."

The Summit comes at a pivotal moment for the regional mining sector, as governments and industry players accelerate efforts to modernise operations, attract responsible investment, and strengthen the socio-economic impact of mining.

A Timely Platform for a Rapidly Evolving Sector

Across Ghana and West & Central Africa, the mining landscape is undergoing significant transformation. Governments are prioritising:

• Technology adoption and digitalisation to improve productivity, transparency, and safety
• Regulatory reforms aimed at boosting exploration, supporting local value addition, and formalising artisanal and small-scale mining
• Increased investment in critical minerals and downstream beneficiation aligned with global energy-transition demand
• Stronger ESG and local content frameworks to ensure mining delivers lasting economic and community impact

Ghana continues to position itself as a regional mining hub, supported by policy measures designed to stimulate exploration activity, strengthen governance, and enhance the country's attractiveness to international investors. At the same time, neighbouring markets across West and Central Africa are advancing new mining projects, infrastructure corridors, and cross-border partnerships that are reshaping the regional resource value chain.

"Hosting WaCA Mining 2026 in Accra underscores Ghana's role as a strategic gateway to mining opportunities across West and Central Africa. Accra's connectivity, policy leadership, and growing mining ecosystem make it an ideal location to convene regional and international stakeholders" said organiser Maggie Tan, CEO, Magenta Global Singapore.

For participation, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities, visit https://wacamining.com/.