AMW 2026 – taking place on October 14–16 in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated Liberia Country Showcase, providing a platform for government regulators, project developers and international investors to engage on investment and partnership prospects.

The event is timely with Liberia positioning itself as a key supplier of high-grade iron ore amid an anticipated supply deficit of approximately 15 million tons per annum (MTPA) by 2030. The country targets to triple output to nearly 30 Mtpa in 2026. In February 2026, Liberia extended ArcelorMittal’s mineral development agreement for the Tokadeh Mine through 2050, underscoring its commitment to expanding long-term cooperation with international investors to maximize output.

Beyond iron ore, Liberia seeks to unlock its broader critical minerals potential, capitalizing on its estimated 80% of geology that remains unexplored.

Speaking in Cape Town in February 2026, Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy Matenokay Tingban emphasized the country’s strategy to unlock its critical minerals potential through exploration across lithium and base metals sectors.

Liberia is also expanding its strategic partnerships to expand industrial-scale gold production. Pasofino Gold strengthened its Liberian footprint through the 2026 acquisition by Mansa Resources: the operator of the Dugbe Gold Project. Meanwhile, Zodiac Gold continues to advance its exploration portfolio in Liberia, supporting the country’s broader mining industrialization strategy.

Liberia’s strategy to expand oil and mining revenues to approximately $4.8 billion in 2026 reflects growing national focus on leveraging extractive industries to drive economic growth while creating investment opportunities for global investors.

Against this backdrop, AMW 2026 will serve as an important platform for Liberian authorities to showcase regulatory reforms and investment incentives designed to attract global capital into the country’s mining sector.

The conference will highlight opportunities spanning Liberia’s entire mining value chain, including geomapping, exploration, production, logistics, mineral processing, trading and mining services.

Officially supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and national oil company PDVSA, Venezuela Energy Week 2026 is designed to accelerate capital deployment across one of the world’s largest hydrocarbon resource bases.

Venezuela holds over 300 billion barrels of proven oil reserves – the largest globally – alongside more than 195 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. With current production at approximately 1–1.1 million barrels per day, the government has set a strategic target to restore output toward 3 million barrels per day through phased investment, field rehabilitation and expanded private sector participation.

Recent 2026 hydrocarbons reforms are materially reshaping the commercial framework. These include reduced fiscal burdens, expanded production-sharing mechanisms, strengthened arbitration protections and increased operational control for foreign partners. For international investors, these changes signal a shift toward more internationally aligned contract structures and improved capital recovery visibility.

The investment case is underpinned by scale, speed-to-market potential and significant brownfield upside. Venezuela’s producing basins – particularly the Orinoco Oil Belt, Maracaibo Basin and Eastern Venezuela Basin – offer a combination of undeveloped mega-projects and mature assets primed for enhanced recovery. Priority opportunities include large-scale developments across the Orinoco Belt, including Junín, Carabobo and Ayacucho; brownfield rehabilitation in the Maracaibo Basin; reactivation of shut-in wells through new drilling programs; and heavy crude upgrading and blending infrastructure to support export growth.

In parallel, underutilized refining capacity and constrained midstream infrastructure are opening near-term investment opportunities across rehabilitation, logistics and export systems. Refining capacity of nearly 1.3 million barrels per day is currently operating at roughly 35% utilization, creating immediate opportunities in refinery rehabilitation, midstream logistics, storage and export terminal expansion.

Gas monetization is emerging as a key growth segment, with offshore developments such as the Dragon and Cocuina-Manakin fields positioning Venezuela as a future supplier to regional and global LNG markets. Associated gas capture, processing and transport infrastructure remain underdeveloped, offering additional entry points for technical and financial partners.

Overall sector rehabilitation is estimated to require up to $100 billion in investment, with approximately $10 billion annually needed over the next decade to restore production capacity, modernize infrastructure and scale exports.

Venezuela Energy Week 2026 will feature dedicated investment tracks focused on upstream technical opportunities, commercial structuring, infrastructure integration and digital optimization, including AI-driven field management and energy systems modernization. The program will also include discussions on workforce development and local participation across the evolving oil and gas sector, supported by dedicated Youth in Energy sessions. This track will spotlight emerging talent, early-career professionals and next-generation leadership across the energy value chain, with a focus on skills development, innovation and cross-generational knowledge transfer.

With participation from leading industry bodies, the event will align technical expertise with capital deployment strategies, reinforcing its position as a gateway for U.S. and international investors evaluating market re-entry.

The program will conclude on 29 October with curated site visits to key upstream and downstream assets, offering investors direct exposure to operational conditions and project readiness across Venezuela’s core producing regions.

As global energy markets recalibrate and supply security remains a strategic priority, Venezuela’s reopening presents a high-impact, large-scale opportunity for investors navigating a complex but increasingly investable environment.

The summit is organized by Energy Capital & Power. For participation opportunities:

• General inquiries: Info@venezuelaenergyweek.com
• Speaking opportunities: Speaker@venezuelaenergyweek.com
• Sponsorship and partnerships: Sponsor@venezuelaenergyweek.com
• Delegate registration: Registration@venezuelaenergyweek.com

For more information, visit www.VenezuelaEnergyWeek.com.

The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), recently concluded a visit to Nigeria, from May 21 to 22, 2026, where he highlighted the 6th Canada–Africa Business Conference (https://apo-opa.co/3RzYGYi), taking place later this month in Lagos. This flagship conference, led by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, will convene senior decision-makers from across Canada and Nigeria to unlock new opportunities in trade, investment and large-scale project delivery across the continent.

Garreth Bloor, President of The Canada–Africa Chamber of Business, said the Secretary of State’s recognition (https://apo-opa.co/4uWl5xq) of the conference, during his recent visit to Nigeria, reinforces the role of key private-sector partners.

“I wish to thank Zenith Bank Plc for taking the lead in accelerating Canada–Africa trade and investment as a financial institution of choice for Canadian companies across the continent, as we build the Canada–Africa growth story together in this important next chapter of global growth,” said Bloor.

The 6th Canada–Africa Business Conference will bring together business leaders, investors, institutional partners, and senior representatives of governments to advance practical opportunities including – but not limited to – trade, investment, financing, infrastructure, retail expansion, technology and energy.

The Chamber said the conference forms part of its broader work to strengthen private-sector-led economic ties between Canada and Africa, supporting trade diversification and deeper commercial engagement with one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.

“Nigeria is Canada’s second-largest merchandise trading partner in Africa and represents an important market as we look to double our non-U.S. exports by 2035. I’m pleased to see so many Canadian businesses take part in the upcoming Canada-Africa Business Conference in Lagos, Nigeria. By fostering increased Canada-Nigeria partnerships in the financial services, infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, and clean technologies sectors, we are supporting trade diversification, creating well-paying jobs, and driving sustainable economic growth in Canada and across the African continent.” – Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, Canada.

“We look forward to bringing Canadian companies to the conference and engaging with Nigeria’s private and public sectors. Canada’s engagement in Nigeria reflects a broader vision for our relationship with Africa, one grounded in the understanding that the next chapter of global growth is being shaped as much in Lagos, Nairobi, and Accra as in London, New York, and Toronto. The centre of gravity of the global economy is shifting, and Canada is ready to help shape that future together.” – Secretary of State for International Development, Honourable Randeep Sarai, Canada.

“Zenith Bank Plc is proud to serve as headline sponsor of the 6th Canada–Africa Business Conference in Lagos, an important platform for deepening trade and investment between Canada and Nigeria. As one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, we are committed to supporting Canadian companies seeking to engage with Nigeria and the broader continent, while advancing practical partnerships that contribute to shared growth, innovation, and sustainable prosperity. – Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON – Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc.

“With over a decade of on-the-ground operations in Nigeria, GardaWorld Security – Africa is delighted to support the 6th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Lagos. This event provides a valuable forum to showcase our experience as a business with Canadian roots while highlighting the strong opportunities presented by Nigeria’s dynamic economy.

Backed by established operations and infrastructure in 13 African countries, GardaWorld Security – Africa is a global champion in sophisticated, tailored security services and technology solutions. We remain firmly committed in supporting businesses and other organizations to thrive in Nigeria and across the continent.” – Mike Gibson, Managing Director – Angola, DRC, Mozambique & Nigeria, GardaWorld Security – Africa.