3rd African Forum on Mines underway in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, March 19, 2025 (FMC) – The third African Forum (AFM) on Mines has commenced in Addis Ababa this morning.

Organized by the African Minerals Development Center (AMDC), the forum is being held under the theme “The Africa Mining Vision at 16: Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities”.

The forum’s opening session was attended by representatives of member countries of the African Union, actors in the mining sector, development partners and international organizations. The event runs from 19 to 21 March 2025 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

AFM is a bi- annual event, organized by the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), a specialized agency of the African Union (AU). Established to implement the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) adopted in 2009, the AMDC aims to ensure that Africa’s mineral resources contribute to sustainable development and inclusive growth across the continent.