The UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026 has confirmed Memnon Capital Africa as a Strategic Partner and Sponsor of Uganda–UK Mining Week 2026, a dedicated platform within the Summit focused on critical minerals, mineral beneficiation, mining finance and industrial value creation.
As Uganda positions itself at the centre of Africa’s emerging critical minerals economy, Memnon Capital Africa’s participation reflects growing interest from sophisticated investment platforms seeking to convert mineral resources into bankable industrial opportunities.
Uganda–UK Mining Week takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, 2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ, bringing together government leaders, mining companies, investors, financiers, development institutions, commodity traders, legal advisers, engineers and industrial partners. The forum forms part of the 16th UK–Africa Investment Summit and examines how Uganda moves from resource access to industrial production across the mining value chain, in line with the Summit’s 2026 theme, Trade Corridors and Industrial Platforms: From Access to Production.
From Potential to Performance
Few organisations embody that transition as clearly as Memnon Capital Africa.
Founded by some of Uganda’s most respected business leaders and industry practitioners, the firm was established to bridge the gap between resource potential and investment execution.
Its philosophy is direct. Transform East Africa’s energy, mining and agricultural opportunities into institution-grade investments that meet international governance, compliance, reporting and ESG standards.
Where much of the discussion on Africa centres on untapped potential, Memnon’s focus is on what happens next. The firm structures asset-backed investments designed to move through the full investment lifecycle, from project origination and validation through capital formation, development, execution and exit.
This approach is directly relevant to Uganda’s mining sector, where significant geological discoveries, regulatory reform and growing investor interest are creating opportunities that require disciplined project development rather than speculative promotion.
A Mining Sector Entering a New Phase
Uganda’s mining sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history.
The Mining and Minerals Act 2022 introduced a modern regulatory framework, strengthened mineral governance, formalised state participation and created clearer pathways for investors. The establishment of the Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) further signals government commitment to building a structured, commercially viable mining industry.
The numbers reflect the scale of change.
Uganda also holds significant deposits of rare earth elements, graphite, cobalt, copper, phosphate, iron ore and other minerals critical to global energy transition supply chains.
The real opportunity lies in beneficiation, refining, processing and industrialisation.
Yet the greatest opportunity may not be extraction alone. That is precisely where Memnon Capital Africa’s expertise aligns with Uganda’s strategic direction.
Why Memnon’s Participation Matters
The global mining industry is changing. Investors no longer evaluate mineral projects solely on resource estimates.
What Investors Now Assess
- Governance standards
- ESG compliance
- Supply chain traceability
- Infrastructure readiness
- Beneficiation potential
- Capital structure
- Exit pathways
- Long-term industrial value creation
Memnon Capital Africa operates directly at this intersection. Its model combines local market knowledge with international investment discipline, enabling projects to attract institutional capital while meeting the requirements of global investors, development finance institutions, sovereign funds and strategic industry partners.
As Uganda advances its Mineral-Based Industrialisation agenda and looks to move beyond raw commodity exports, this expertise becomes increasingly important.
A Critical Minerals Opportunity
The timing is significant. Global demand for critical minerals continues to accelerate as countries invest heavily in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, renewable energy systems and advanced technologies.
Uganda possesses substantial deposits of rare earth elements, graphite, cobalt, copper and nickel, minerals increasingly strategic to industrialised economies. Recent surveys have confirmed more than 500 million tonnes of rare earth deposits in eastern Uganda alone.
The question facing policymakers and investors is no longer whether these resources exist. It is how they are developed responsibly, financed effectively and integrated into global industrial supply chains. That conversation will be central to Uganda–UK Mining Week 2026.
Dr Elly Karuhanga: From Resources to Industrial Value
Dr Elly W. Karuhanga, Chairman and Co-Founder of Memnon Capital Africa, and one of Uganda’s most respected business leaders in the energy and mining sectors, believes Uganda is entering a decisive decade.
“Africa’s future will not be determined by the resources beneath our soil alone. It will be determined by our ability to transform those resources into productive assets, industrial platforms and globally competitive businesses. Uganda has made significant progress in establishing the policy, regulatory and institutional foundations required for investment. The next phase is execution.”
Dr Elly W. KaruhangaChairman and Co-Founder, Memnon Capital Africa“At Memnon Capital Africa, we believe profitable investment and national development are not mutually exclusive. Uganda’s transition into an oil-producing nation, the formalisation of the mining sector and the growth of mineral beneficiation present a rare opportunity to generate competitive returns while creating lasting economic value. UKAIS 2026 provides an important platform to bring together the investors, operators, policymakers and financiers needed to make that transition a reality.”
Dr Elly W. KaruhangaChairman and Co-Founder, Memnon Capital AfricaBuilding the Next Chapter
Memnon Capital Africa’s participation reinforces the broader objective of Uganda–UK Mining Week 2026.
The conversation is no longer simply about discovering minerals. It is about creating industrial platforms, converting geological potential into bankable projects and developing supply chains that connect Uganda’s mineral resources to global manufacturing, clean energy systems and strategic industries.
Most importantly, it is about moving from potential to performance. As investors, governments and industry leaders gather in London this September, Memnon Capital Africa will bring exactly the practical investment perspective needed to help shape that future.
Uganda–UK Mining Week 2026
A dedicated forum of the UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026 focused on critical minerals, mining investment, beneficiation, industrialisation, finance, infrastructure and global supply chain integration. The programme includes sessions on investor readiness, critical minerals, project bankability, mineral processing, infrastructure and financing pathways.
Partnership Enquiries
For sponsorship and partnership opportunities linked to Uganda–UK Mining Week 2026 and UKAIS 2026, contact Bart Stern, Director of Partnerships, at bart.stern@africauksummit.uk or +44 7466 053531.