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The Zambian government is using the global stage of Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 to signal that its mining reform agenda is moving from policy to execution, with President Hakainde Hichilema confirmed as keynote speaker for the Opening Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa from 9–12 February 2026.
As demand for copper and critical minerals intensifies, Hichilema’s participation positions Zambia not just as a resource-rich jurisdiction but as a country focused on creating the conditions investors need to deploy capital with confidence. His address is expected to centre on regulatory certainty, institutional reform and the use of technology to unlock sustainable mining growth.
Zambia’s mining sector has undergone a period of recalibration in recent years, driven by reforms aimed at reducing administrative friction while strengthening oversight. Digital licensing systems, improved geological data management and modernised regulatory frameworks are reshaping how investors engage with the sector, helping to shorten project timelines and improve transparency. These changes are increasingly reflected in global investor sentiment, with Zambia emerging as a more predictable, rules-based mining destination at a time when competition for capital across critical mineral jurisdictions is intensifying.
Hichilema is expected to outline how Zambia plans to scale copper and critical mineral production by aligning public policy with private capital, leveraging technology-led efficiencies and encouraging responsible investment across the mining value chain. Innovation from data-driven exploration to cleaner, more efficient processing is expected to feature prominently as Zambia seeks to strengthen its role in global energy transition supply chains.
Mining Indaba provides a platform for African governments to demonstrate readiness, credibility and long-term commitment to investors. Hichilema’s keynote reinforces Zambia’s intention to engage directly with industry, financiers and development partners on the practical steps required to deliver durable growth, value addition and resilience in its mining sector.
