Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition

What Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition does

Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC) is an annual conference and trade show organized by UK-based AME Trade Ltd, held at the Garden Court Hotel in Kitwe, Zambia — the heart of the Copperbelt mining region. First held in 2013, ZIMEC is now in its 13th edition (March 2026) with the 14th edition scheduled for April 2027. The event convenes senior Zambian government officials (including the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, as patron), international mining and energy executives, development finance institutions (World Bank, AfDB, OECD, UNECA), mining equipment OEMs, consultancies, and financial institutions, attracting 600+ attendees and 65+ exhibitors from 20+ countries in its most recent edition.

ZIMEC's core product is the annual conference program, exhibition floor, and mine site visits, supported by a mobile networking app that enables year-round delegate-to-delegate connection. The platform operates on a one-time-payment event monetization model combining paid delegate registration, exhibition stand rentals (from 9 sqm), tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Associate), and media partnerships. The event is co-organized with the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development and the Ministry of Energy of Zambia, lending it quasi-official status and direct alignment with national policy priorities including Zambia's 3 million tonnes annual copper production target and 10,000 MW energy expansion plan.

The customer base spans multinational mining corporations (Barrick Lumwana, First Quantum Minerals, Mopani, KCM), energy providers (ZESCO, CEC, Petrodex), commercial banks (ZANACO, Stanbic, FNB), equipment OEMs (Metso, Weir, Siemens, Tomra, Caterpillar/Barloworld), Chinese mining machinery manufacturers, and multilateral development institutions. Distribution is direct via AME Trade's sales team and the ZIMEC website, supplemented by 11 media partners and institutional referral channels through government ministries, AZMEC, ZDA, and the Kitwe Chamber of Commerce.

Name

Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition

Legal name

AME Trade Ltd

Website

https://zimeczambia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ZIMEC is an annual mining and energy conference and exhibition held in Kitwe, Zambia, organized by AME Trade Ltd, convening senior government officials, mining majors, energy firms, development financiers, and equipment OEMs from 20+ countries to facilitate investment and policy dialogue in Zambia's Copperbelt.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining and Energy Industry Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Meetings & Conferences (Internal/External Business Events) (MPAGAHAA), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Mining conference
• Energy exhibition
• Industry event services
• Trade show organization
• Mining sector networking

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration (Delegate Fees): Professionals and industry participants pay to attend the conference as delegates, gaining access to sessions, networking, and exhibitions.
2. Exhibition Stand Fees: Companies purchase exhibition stands (from 9 sqm) to showcase products and services directly to key decision-makers. Pricing is quote-based.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Corporate sponsors (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Associate tiers) purchase sponsorship packages offering speaking slots, brand exposure, networking events, and access to attendee lists. Packages are tailored to sponsor objectives.
4. Media Partnership: Media organizations partner with ZIMEC for visibility across event websites, online advertisements, attendee communications, and access to the conference app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ZIMEC is an annual conference and exhibition held in Kitwe, Zambia, that brings together mining and energy industry stakeholders for networking, policy dialogue, and business development. The event features expert-led conference sessions, a dynamic international exhibition, mine site visits, and a dedicated mobile networking application connecting delegates with government and industry decision-makers. Organised by AME Trade Ltd in partnership with the Zambian government, ZIMEC operates on delegate fees, exhibition stand sales, and multi-tier sponsorship packages.

Product overview

ZIMEC is an annual conference and exhibition event organized by AME Trade Ltd. The core product is the ZIMEC Conference and Exhibition, which serves as Zambia's premier platform for mining and energy industry stakeholders. The offering includes conference sessions with expert speakers, a dynamic international exhibition showcasing solutions and innovations, and a mobile networking application. Sponsorship packages provide various tiers of visibility and access, while exhibition stands offer companies direct access to industry decision-makers. The event serves as a forum for public and private sector engagement, policy discussion, and business development across Zambia's mining and energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ZIMEC Conference and Exhibition
• ZIMEC Mobile Networking App

Quantifiable outcome

• ZIMEC 2025: Over 400 participants, 71 speakers, 66 exhibiting companies from 20 countries; signing of two MoUs with Mozambique on cross-border energy trade
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

103 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• ZANACOcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Zambia's national bank serving as a Silver sponsor for ZIMEC 2026, providing financial sector perspective and support for the event's reach into the Zambian business community.
• First Quantum MineralscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Major international mining company operating in Zambia as a Silver sponsor for ZIMEC 2026, bringing significant industry credibility and network to the event.
• Stanbic Bank (ZB Holdings)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Part of Standard Bank Group, serving as a Bronze sponsor for ZIMEC 2026, contributing financial sector participation and banking industry perspective to mining and energy discussions.
• FNB (First National Bank)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Associate sponsor for ZIMEC 2026, providing financial services sector engagement with the mining and energy sectors represented at the event.
• Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Key energy provider to Zambia's Copperbelt mining operations, serving as Silver sponsor for ZIMEC 2026 and Associate sponsor/panelist for ZIMEC 2025. Active participant in energy access and renewable energy discussions.
• Capital DrillingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Mining drilling services company serving as an Associate sponsor for ZIMEC 2026, providing technical expertise in exploration drilling for the mining sector.
• IDC (Industrial Development Corporation)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Associate sponsor for ZIMEC 2026, providing investment and industrial development perspective.
• LIQUID-ITminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026On-site internet sponsor for ZIMEC 2026, providing technology connectivity infrastructure to support the event's digital networking platform.
• SRK ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Associate sponsor for ZIMEC 2026. International mining consultancy providing independent specialized consulting services in geology, resources, geotechnical services, and environmental management.
• Barloworld EquipmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Associate sponsor for ZIMEC 2026 and a sponsor for ZIMEC 2025. Caterpillar dealer providing mining equipment sales, parts, and services across sub-Saharan Africa.
• SulzerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Associate sponsor for ZIMEC 2026, providing industrial engineering and equipment solutions relevant to mining processing operations.
• KCM (Konkola Copper Mines)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Bronze sponsor for ZIMEC 2026. Major copper mining operation in Zambia's Copperbelt, participating as both sponsor and key industry stakeholder.
• kanonaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Bronze sponsor for ZIMEC 2026.
• FIZminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Media partner providing coverage of ZIMEC through its platform serving industry professionals.
• The World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026International financial institution contributing senior speakers (Martin LOKANC, Senior Mining Specialist) to ZIMEC, providing analytical support on mining governance, Zambia's Mining Investment and Governance Review, Energy Transition Minerals Roadmap, and ZMERIP project.
• OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026International organization contributing senior leadership (Karim Dhou, Deputy Director and Head of China Unit, OECD Global Relations) to ZIMEC, focusing on critical energy transition minerals, responsible mineral supply chains, ESG standards, and the Lobito Corridor project.
• UNECA (United Nations Economic Commission for Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UN regional commission contributing Director Eunice KAMWENDO to ZIMEC, supporting Zambia's industrial policy, AfCFTA implementation, cross-border special economic zones (DRC-Zambia BEV value chain), and regional value chain development.
• African Development Bank (AfDB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Continental development finance institution contributing Wale SHONIBARE (Director, Energy and Financial Solutions) to ZIMEC, supporting financing discussions for sustainable mining and energy infrastructure in Zambia.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026German development agency contributing advisors (e.g., Wamunyima Kangumu, Energy Advisor) to ZIMEC discussions on energy transition and sustainable sector growth.
• British Geological Survey (BGS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026UK government geological survey contributing Clive Mitchell (Industrial Minerals Geologist) to ZIMEC. BGS supports Zambia's Geological Survey Department on the National Critical Minerals Strategy through the 'Supporting Capability for Critical Minerals in Zambia' project (funded by UK FCDO).
• World Mining Investment (WMI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026International mining investment firm led by Didier Rault, Chairman. WMI has been exploring mining developments in Africa for almost two decades, participating in ZIMEC to find investment opportunities in Zambia's critical minerals sector.
• NewCo Mining ConsultancycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Knowledge partner for ZIMEC, providing expert analysis on regulatory reforms in Zambia's mining sector. NewCo specializes in consultancy services across Zambia and the broader African region, bringing expertise in local content, ASM formalization, and legislative recommendations.
• ZRA (Zambia Revenue Authority)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026 representing Zambia's revenue collection authority, providing regulatory and fiscal perspective to attendees.
• THE NILE MACHINERY CO., LTDminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Comprehensive engineering contracting enterprise providing production, processing, and trading of mining machinery for metallurgy, mining, and building materials sectors.
• AAMEG (Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, promoting Australia-Africa collaboration in minerals and energy sectors.
• Alfred H KnightminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Independent provider of inspection and analytical services to the mining and commodities industries.
• METSOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Global technology company serving mining, aggregates, and recycling industries with equipment and services.
• MOPANIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Major copper mining company in Zambia's Copperbelt.
• WEIRminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Global engineering group providing equipment and services to mining and other industrial sectors.
• SIEMENSminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, showcasing automation and digitalization solutions for mining and energy sectors.
• TOMRAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Provider of sensor-based sorting and processing solutions for mining and recycling industries.
• VEMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing industrial equipment solutions.
• Beijing Honesort Technology Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese company specializing in X-ray high-performance detectors and AI-based XRT Ore Sorting Systems for mining companies to improve ore value.
• BGRIMM Technology GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese company founded in 1956 providing R&D, engineering, and equipment manufacturing solutions to the global mining and materials industry.
• Shandong Xinhai Mining Group Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese mining-focused company with dual-engine development model combining mining investment with integrated full-value-chain services (EPC+M+O).
• Yantai Jinpeng Mining Machinery Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese manufacturer of mining machinery with 370-acre facility, 600+ employees, and nearly 1 billion yuan annual output value.
• Yantai Xingye Machinery Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese manufacturer of underground trackless mining equipment established in 1997 with 500+ employees and 135,000 sqm facility.
• Copperbelt UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Academic institution in Zambia's Copperbelt. Delegate testimonial highlighted the networking value of ZIMEC; the university participates in ZIMEC as an exhibitor and academic contributor.
• Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, representing Zambia's revenue collection and fiscal regulatory authority for the mining sector.
• Prospect ResourcesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, mining exploration and development company active in Zambia's critical minerals sector.
• Fengxing Steel Investments (Private) LimitedminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Zimbabwe-based wear-resistant materials producer with operations in Harare, supplying the Southern African mining industry.
• Guangdong Leimeng Intelligent Equipment Group Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese crushing and screening equipment manufacturer with R&D and production capabilities.
• Henan Fote Heavy Machinery Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Large Chinese mining machinery manufacturer founded in 1982 with 480,000 sqm facility and 2,000+ employees.
• Henan Hongxing Mining Machinery Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Large Chinese mining machinery group with 2,300+ staff and 350,000 sqm production bases, serving as a high-tech enterprise and export base.
• Jiangxi JXSC Mining Machinery Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Leading mineral processing OEM/ODM manufacturer in China with 38 years of experience, serving customers globally.
• Hebei Evergreen Mining Equipment Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Large manufacturer of mining and metallurgical equipment with 23,000 sqm facility and 200 employees, exporting to UK, US, Russia, Iran, Chile, Australia.
• Qingdao Fambition Heavy Machinery Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Leading Chinese manufacturer of underground trackless mining equipment founded in 1993, offering LHD machines, underground trucks, drilling jumbos, and intelligent mining systems.
• Shandong Derui Machinery Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese manufacturer of underground mining equipment founded in 2012, specializing in LHD loaders, underground dump trucks, and utility vehicles.
• Ningguo Dongfang Wear-resistant Material Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. High-tech wear-resistant materials producer established in 1996, achieving 95,000 tons in total 2025 sales with 50% from overseas markets.
• Ningguo Nanfang Wear-Resistant Materials Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Manufacturer of chromium alloy casting grinding balls and cylpebs with automated production lines and inspection equipment.
• ZK Industrial Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese manufacturer producing crushing, mineral processing, and grinding equipment.
• ST SCRAPTECminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing materials handling and conveyor solutions for mining operations.
• ScrapetecminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing conveyor and materials handling solutions for the mining sector.
• WIKAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing measurement technology and instrumentation for industrial applications including mining.
• CS InstrumentsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing measurement and monitoring instruments for industrial applications.
• INNOMOTICSminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing industrial motors and drive solutions relevant to mining operations.
• PRD RIGSminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing drilling rig solutions.
• afzeliaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing mining sector services.
• Jinan Dening Ruiyuan Truck Spare Parts Capital Warehouse Industry Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese manufacturer specializing in on/off-highway axle assemblies and transmission components for mining vehicles, founded in 1998.
• Shanxi Vavi Wearparts Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese wearparts manufacturer established in 2017 producing high-strength alloy steel parts for large mining rope shovels, excavators, and dragline buckets.
• Snail Truck Network (Shandong) E-Commerce Co. LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Chinese e-commerce company specializing in truck spare parts for mining vehicles, emphasizing product quality through strict maintenance procedures.
• CST (Control Systems Technology)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Australian company providing high-accuracy belt scale weighing equipment with over 40 years of experience and 3,500+ global installations.
• The New JewellerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Trade publication serving the jewellery sector with editorial coverage relevant to mineral supply chains and gemstone markets.
• SRK ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Independent international mining consultancy providing specialist services in geology, resources, geotechnical, environmental, and water management.
• ALGOFORCE GOLDminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026.
• Gallagher SecurityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing security and access control solutions relevant to mining operations.
• CFAOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Automotive and healthcare distribution group providing mobility solutions including Toyota vehicles for the mining sector.
• ToyotaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026 through CFAO partnership, showcasing vehicles and mobility solutions for mining industry logistics and transport.
• DIMAKOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing mining exploration and technical services.
• Dali Mining MachineryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing mining machinery and equipment solutions.
• LC PackagingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing packaging solutions for mining and industrial applications.
• Mining FinlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, promoting Finnish mining technology, equipment, and expertise to the Zambian and African mining sectors.
• PetropipeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing pipeline and energy infrastructure solutions.
• SOLO ResourcesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing mining and resource sector services.
• Steel BlueminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing safety and workwear solutions for the mining industry.
• First Capital BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing financial services to mining and energy sectors.
• WorkforceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing workforce and human resources solutions for industrial sectors.
• AZ ArmaturenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing industrial valve and armaturen solutions for mining applications.
• Bechem LubricationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing industrial lubrication solutions for mining equipment.
• PepperlminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing industrial automation and instrumentation solutions.
• SchauenburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, providing instrumentation and monitoring solutions for mining.
• Zambia Ministry of EnergyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibitor and co-organizer at ZIMEC 2026, showcasing the Ministry's energy sector policies, renewable energy initiatives, and power generation expansion plans.
• Kitwe Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibitor and official partner for ZIMEC 2026. One of the oldest and strongest chambers in Zambia, in existence over 60 years, promoting trade and commerce development in Kitwe and throughout Zambia.
• WhyAfricaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Media platform covering African development, promoting ZIMEC to its audience of industry professionals and stakeholders across the continent.
• Conference AlertsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025Online platform providing details on national and international conferences, promoting ZIMEC to professionals seeking mining and energy industry events globally.
• Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025State-owned investment holding company and ZDA partner for ZIMEC 2026, contributing to discussions on local value chains, EV battery value chains, and industrial development as part of Zambia's 60th independence anniversary agenda.
• PetrodexflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Platinum sponsor for ZIMEC 2025, providing energy sector expertise and advocacy for hybrid energy systems and ESG targets at the conference.
• Barrick LumwanaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Gold sponsor for ZIMEC 2025, investing $2 billion in mine expansion. Barrick Lumwana is a key presenter on Zambia's path to reaching 3 million tonnes of copper annually.
• Zambia Mine SafetyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Quality magazine focusing on mining and safety, providing editorial promotion of ZIMEC to its industry audience in Zambia and DR Congo.
• The Nile CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026. Hong Kong-headquartered high-tech enterprise providing mining and construction equipment, operating since 1987 with 130-country market reach.
• African Development Bank (AfDB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Financing partner for ZIMEC 2025 sessions on blended finance and sustainable mining. AfDB representatives discussed climate finance, green bonds, and sustainability-linked loans supporting Zambia's mining sector.
• SADC Mining & ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Online media platform serving the SADC mining and construction industries. Provides editorial coverage and promotional reach to industry professionals across Southern Africa.
• Zambia Mining MagazineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Specialized mining publication providing editorial coverage of ZIMEC and promoting the event to its readership of mining executives and decision-makers in Zambia.
• Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development (Zambia) — as Institution PartnerflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as Institution Partner for ZIMEC, providing high-level government endorsement and organizational support for the conference.
• AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Exhibitor at ZIMEC 2026, promoting US-Zambia business relations and American business interests in Zambia's mining and energy sectors.
• Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (Zambia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Government ministry providing high-level endorsement and partnership for ZIMEC. The ministry is a co-organizer alongside AME Trade, offering policy guidance, speaker participation, and linkage to government priorities including the drive to 3 million tonnes of copper production annually.
• Ministry of Energy (Zambia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Government ministry co-organizing ZIMEC and providing strategic direction on energy sector priorities including power generation expansion to 10,000 MW and renewable energy development to support mining sector growth.
• AZMEC (Association of Zambian Mineral Exploration Companies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Industry association providing a dedicated forum for mineral exploration and mining companies in Zambia. AZMEC serves as a lobby group and discussion forum contributing to sector growth and sustainable development, directly involved in ZIMEC's program development.
• Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Quasi-government institution mandated to foster economic development by promoting investment and trade. ZDA promotes ZIMEC to potential investors and provides a bridge between the Zambian government and private sector investors.
• FIRST DRC-ZAMBIA MININGminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Independent trade journal covering the Copper Belt region (DRC and Zambia), promoting ZIMEC to its network of decision-makers across the African Copper Belt.
• Copperbelt Katanga MiningminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2022Print and online publication for the Central African Copperbelt with over 30,000 subscribers and 44,000+ LinkedIn followers. Provides editorial promotion of ZIMEC.
• African Mining MarketminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2021Trade publication providing insightful information on mining and industrial markets in Africa, with tri-annual publication reaching high-level management and investors.
• AZMECcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2020Exhibitor and official partner for ZIMEC 2026. Association of Zambian Mineral Exploration Companies providing a forum and lobby group for exploration and mining companies in Zambia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Mining Indaba: The largest annual mining investment event in Africa, held in Cape Town, South Africa. Operates the same conference-plus-exhibition-plus-sponsorship model targeting the African mining sector and competes with ZIMEC for the same multinational mining sponsors, exhibitors, and investor delegates.
• DRC Mining Week: Major annual mining conference and exhibition in Lubumbashi, DRC, organized by the Vuka Group. Directly comparable to ZIMEC in geography (Central African Copperbelt), audience (multinational miners, juniors, government), and format (conference, exhibition, sponsorship tiers).
• Energy Capital & Power (Africa Energy Week): Producer of Africa Energy Week and related B2B energy investment events across Africa. Comparable to ZIMEC's energy component through its conference-plus-exhibition model targeting African energy stakeholders, including the energy-mining nexus.

Broad incumbents

• Mines and Money: Long-running B2B mining investment conference series based in London. Comparable to ZIMEC in its focus on connecting mining companies with investors through conferences and networking, but it operates across multiple global venues and targets a broader investment-finance audience.
• IMARC (International Mining and Resources Conference): Major annual mining and resources conference held in Melbourne, Australia. Similar conference-plus-exhibition model with a global audience, competing for the same multinational mining sponsor dollars but with APAC geographic focus.
• PDAC Convention (Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada): The world's largest annual mining investment event, held in Toronto. A much larger incumbent in the same B2B mining event category that competes for the same pool of multinational mining sponsors and junior mining exhibitors as ZIMEC, though it serves a global rather than African-focused audience.

Emerging players

• Critical Minerals Africa: Emerging Africa-focused event series specifically on critical minerals supply chains. Direct topical overlap with ZIMEC's critical-minerals and energy transition themes, though it is a newer entrant without ZIMEC's established Copperbelt positioning.
• Future Minerals Forum: A newer annual mining and critical-minerals event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Comparable to ZIMEC in its focus on critical minerals and government-backed format, but it competes for the same set of multinational mining sponsors and is a newer, government-backed entrant in the same B2B mining event space.

Regional players

• Mining & Investment Latin America (LAC): Annual mining investment event in Latin America with the same conference-and-exhibition format. Comparable in business model to ZIMEC, but serves a different geography and does not directly compete for Zambian Copperbelt sponsors or delegates.
• The Mining Show (Dubai): Annual mining conference and exhibition in Dubai focused on the Middle East and Africa. Operates the same conference-plus-exhibition format and serves an overlapping exhibitor base, but is positioned for Middle East/Africa rather than the Copperbelt specifically.

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