Sierra Leone Mining Week 2026

Official SL Mining Week 2026

The official mobile app for Sierra Leone Mining Week 2026, the flagship annual event of the national mining calendar, jointly organised by the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources and the National Minerals Agency.

Held from 19–23 May 2026 at the Freetown International Conference Centre in Aberdeen, Freetown, Mining Week 2026 convenes under the theme "Our Mineral Resources: Responsible Mining & Value Multiplication". The event brings together over 2,500 participants from more than 30 countries, including government leaders, mining companies, investors, exploration firms, development partners, and industry experts.

Mining Week 2026 will also host the 11th African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers, a landmark multilateral gathering on Sierra Leone soil.

WHAT THE APP OFFERS

- Full conference agenda and live session schedule across all five days

- Speaker profiles, including ministers, CEOs, and global industry experts

- Exhibitor and sponsor directory with booth locations and contact details

- Interactive venue maps for the Freetown International Conference Centre

- Real-time push notifications for programme changes, keynote alerts, and networking events

- B2B matchmaking and networking tools to connect delegates with decision-makers

- Information on the 11th ADPA Council of Ministers Meeting

- Details on the Networking Cocktail Parties and Gala Dinner

- Direct access to delegate registration and exhibitor booking

CONFERENCE PILLARS

- High-impact networking and B2B matchmaking

- Keynote sessions from global ministers, CEOs, and policy experts

- Investment, partnership, and business growth opportunities

- Tech showcase featuring ESG monitoring tools and advanced extraction equipment

- Sustainable and responsible mining practices

- Sierra Leone's role in the global energy transition and critical minerals value chain

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Exploration and mining companies, government ministries and agencies, mineral exporters and traders, investors and financiers, development partners and the diplomatic community, academia and civil society, telecom and media, consultants, contractors, and legal firms.

Organised by:

Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, Government of Sierra Leone

National Minerals Agency (NMA)

Visit events.nma.gov.sl for full event information, registration, and exhibitor packages.