This year’s West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX), which is endorsed by the Ghanaian Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, will convene over 6 000 mining professionals while celebrating its nineteenth edition at a new venue – the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, in Accra, Ghana.

WAMPEX 2026, to be held over June 3 to 5, will bring together professionals, including procurement specialists, engineers, operations managers and business leaders, alongside more than 250 exhibitors from 20 countries, for three days of sourcing, networking and high-level conference sessions.

The expo is organised by global event organisers dmg events in partnership with the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Ghana-based Events & Projects International.

The move to the new location reflects the growth of the event that, now in its biggest edition yet, has expanded alongside West Africa’s mining industry for over 32 years.

“WAMPEX has, for over three decades, connected mining professionals with the solutions, knowledge and partnerships that make a real difference to how they operate. The move to La Palm is a reflection of how much this event, and this industry, has grown. We want every visitor who walks through the doors in June to leave with contacts and insights that have a tangible impact on their work,” says dmg events mining director Adele Tolken.

Speaking ahead of the event, mining industry employers’ organisation Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO Dr Kenneth Ashigbey says that WAMPEX 2026 represents a critical platform for advancing local content development in West Africa’s mining sector.

“As the industry grows, it is essential that West African businesses, from suppliers and contractors to service providers and technology firms, are well positioned to capture a greater share of the value being created,” he says.

Ultimately, Ashigbey adds, the future of mining in West Africa will depend on how effectively the Chamber empowers local companies to lead, compete and innovate.

“The WAMPEX event showcases these capabilities and builds the partnerships needed to unlock the full potential of our industry,” notes Ashigbey.

Strengthening Collaboration

West Africa’s mining sector, currently valued at $52.3-billion and projected to reach $89.1-billion by 2033, “presents unprecedented opportunities” for companies across the full mining value chain, according to dmg events.

Visitors to WAMPEX can expect ten dedicated product sectors including exploration and surveying, mining equipment and machinery, mineral processing, energy and power supply, digital mining technologies and safety and environmental solutions, to be represented.

he WAMPEX Conference convenes more than 350 senior delegates and over 100 speakers.