The Alliance of Mining Suppliers and Service Providers of Mali (AFOPREM) marked a milestone with its participation in the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba. Beyond simply attending, the organisation presented a clear strategy to position Malian companies as essential participants in the international mining value chain.
Established to represent local suppliers and strengthen their professionalism, AFOPREM used the Cape Town gathering to showcase members’ expertise through a dedicated stand and strategic side event, generating valuable exchanges with international partners. These initiatives form part of an organised collective approach aimed at building lasting partnerships for Mali’s mining development.
Mining Indaba 2026, held from February 9 to 12 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, provided an ideal setting to turn dialogue into concrete opportunities: targeted networking, B2B meetings and panels focused on local content and African supplier promotion. AFOPREM embraced this approach by emphasising operational connections between national and international participants.
The Alliance’s stated priorities are clear: strengthen local content, encourage business among members and establish practical channels with foreign investors and contracting companies, contributing sustainably to Mali’s economic growth. These priorities translate into specific actions: promoting local skills, facilitating tender access and forming consortia for high-value projects.
Benefits are already tangible: qualified contacts, international collaboration prospects and increased visibility for member companies. AFOPREM warmly thanks members for their mobilisation, energy and confidence in this collective ambition. Together, the alliance confirms its role as a catalyst for making Mali’s mining sector globally competitive.
For Mali-based suppliers and service providers wishing to join: AFOPREM is a platform for representation, connection and faster international development. Joining means becoming part of a network committed to professionalism and visibility for local participants.
Contacts & membership
To learn more about membership and AFOPREM’s upcoming activities, consult the alliance’s official resources and publications. (afoprem.org)