The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has announced that all exhibition space for the 2025 Mining Expo & Conference has been sold out, with demand exceeding the capacity of the Windhoek Showgrounds.
Chief Executive Officer Veston Malango said the number of stands has increased to 320, even though the number of exhibitors dropped slightly from 196 in 2024 to 180 this year.
“Exhibitors are opting for larger stands, indicating a deeper level of commitment and sector confidence,” Malango said.
He confirmed that the venue has reached its limit, forcing organisers to use one of the halls previously reserved for the conference to accommodate more exhibitors.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if, in the near future, we ask the venue operators to construct two additional halls. They have the space, and the demand is growing. Expansion is becoming necessary,” he said.
Malango added that the Chamber has started engaging oil and gas stakeholders, which could see the event expand beyond mining in future editions.
“This momentum suggests it won’t remain a mining-focused event for long. It makes sense to bring oil and gas on board going forward,” he said.
Project Manager Signa Andima said the 12th edition of the Expo will run from 5 to 7 August 2025, extended to three full days due to increased interest. RMB is the headline sponsor.
“The expanded format offers increased opportunities for business-to-business engagement, knowledge sharing, and public participation,” Andima said.
The 2024 edition hosted 196 exhibitors and recorded a 31.7% increase in visitors compared to 2023.
This year’s conference will take place on 6 August under the theme “Mining for Namibia’s Future: Job Creation, Local Empowerment, and Economic Transformation.”
“The conference will feature strategic presentations on how the sector contributes to national development, including value addition and employment creation,” Andima said.
Entry remains free, and the Chamber will place special focus on youth participation and exposing graduates to the mining value chain.
“The Chamber of Mines invites all stakeholders to be part of this dynamic platform that fosters collaboration, showcases opportunity, and champions economic transformation for Namibia,” said Andima.