Against the backdrop of the accelerating global energy transition, Africa, a major global source of critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, tin, lithium, aluminium, tantalum and niobium, is undergoing a significant shift from raw material exports towards local processing and value addition. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the 2nd SMM Africa Critical Minerals Conference 2027 returns with an expanded focus on four key areas: mineral resource development, local smelting and processing, infrastructure development, and global supply chain restructuring. The conference will explore African mining policies and investment, local processing, infrastructure, and ESG. Through one-to-one business matchmaking and roundtable discussions, it will facilitate connections across the value chain, linking resources, technology and capital while helping companies capture investment opportunities in Africa's critical minerals sector.