Ministers from Angola, Ghana, Kenya Hail Australian Mining Investments

The High Commission of Australia in South Africa hosted the 2026 Australian Mining in Africa reception amid the bustling Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, bringing together industry leaders to celebrate enduring partnerships and chart pathways for deeper collaboration.

The event underscored Australia’s longstanding role in Africa’s mining sector, where Australian companies and expertise have driven exploration, technology transfer, and sustainable development across critical minerals and beyond.

Key highlights came from prominent African ministers who praised Australian contributions while spotlighting untapped opportunities along the mining supply chain—from exploration and extraction to processing and value addition.

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, emphasized the potential for enhanced partnerships in diversifying mineral production, including emerging copper and critical minerals projects that align with global energy transition demands.

Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, highlighted Ghana’s stable regulatory environment, tax incentives for exploration, and invitation to Australian investors to deepen ties in gold, bauxite, and green minerals, building on historic collaborations for sustainable growth.

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, outlined exciting prospects in the country’s underexplored mineral resources, stressing mutually beneficial investments that foster job creation, community development, and shared prosperity.

The reception reinforced Australia’s commitment to responsible mining practices, innovation, and long-term partnerships that benefit host nations and investors alike. As Africa positions itself as a key player in global supply chains for critical minerals, such dialogues signal growing momentum for Australia-Africa mining ties in 2026 and beyond.