South Africa: African Mining Week Opens in Cape Town.

Cape Town, South Africa - October 15, 2026 Participants gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the opening of African Mining Week 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, on October 15, 2026. The three-day conference brought together ministers and industry leaders who called for greater regional cooperation and industrial development to capture more value from Africa's mineral resources, with officials noting the continent holds 30 percent of global mineral reserves and an estimated $8.6 trillion in underdeveloped resources. (Video by Deng Bingxue, Wang Lei, Fred Barker/Xinhua/Sipa USA) *** World Rights Except China *** CHINA OUT ***