“Promoting responsible investment and partnerships to sustainably grow Zambia’s Mining and Energy sectors”

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ATTENDEES

65+

EXHIBITORS

20+

COUNTRIES

THE COPPERBELT’S LEADING MINING AND ENERGY BUSINESS EVENT

The 13th edition of the Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference (ZIMEC 2026) will take place at the Garden Court Hotel, Kitwe from 25-26 March 2026.

The event is organized by AME Trade Ltd with the support of the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development, Ministry of Energy,  Zambia, and AZMEC (Association of Zambian Mineral Exploration Companies).

The 13th edition will be held under the theme “Promoting responsible investment and partnerships to sustainably grow Zambia’s Mining and Energy sectors”.

ZIMEC 2025 gathered over 600 attendees from 20 countries, and featured 65 exhibitors. The high-level audience demonstrated the importance of the event and its impact on the Zambia mining and energy sectors.

ZIMEC 2026: Why attend?

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN MINING & ENERGY

Gain insights into opportunities emanating from new private-sector plans, technology developments and others.

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HIGH-LEVEL NETWORKING WITH THE MOBILE APP

Network with decision-makers from government, local and international mining and energy executives.

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ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT’S MINING & ENERGY PLAN

Learn what the Zambian government’s plans are for the mining and energy sectors in the short to medium term.

ZIMEC Previous Editions in Review

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EVENT BROCHURE

For the over a decade, AME Trade, the Zambian Government have strived to enhance the mining and energy industries, by bringing all stakeholders together at the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition, ZIMEC. Its expert speakers always provide the latest industry updates and discuss current Mining & Energy challenges and opportunities with regards to Zambia and the Copperbelt Region