ZIMEC 2025: Petrodex as Platinum Sponsor in Kitwe

The 12th Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference (ZIMEC 2025) took place in Kitwe on 19–20 March 2025, under the theme "Promoting Equitable Investment Partnerships, Intra-Regional Mineral Value Chains & Renewable Energy to Catalyse Zambia's Sustainable Economic Growth". The conference was opened by the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, and the Minister of Energy, Hon. Makozo Chikote, and brought together mining and energy leaders from across Africa and beyond. Discussions focused on investment partnerships, regional mineral value chains and the role of renewable energy in powering Zambia's mines. Petrodex was the exclusive Platinum Sponsor. Speaking to over 500 delegates, Monie Captan, Deputy CEO, West Africa, said the mining sector's energy transition must be driven by pragmatic, diversified and commercially viable solutions, with mining companies, independent power producers and policymakers working closely together. He also noted that scaling renewable energy for the mines needs strong financial backing, with capital markets, development finance institutions and private equity all playing a role. At the time, Petrodex was trading over 200 MW daily within the Southern African region, and its Serenje solar plant, developed with Solarcentury Africa, was in pre-commissioning.