About
About the Delegation
A privately organized, commercially focused program bringing qualified U.S. companies to Zambia — with institutional support from both governments.
The U.S. Critical Minerals & Energy Investment Delegation to Zambia brings a select group of qualified U.S. companies to Lusaka, October 4–9, 2026, in conjunction with the Insaka Mining Investment Summit at the Ciela Resort.
This is a private-sector program — not a U.S. government mission or a diplomatic mission. It is privately organized and commercially focused, with institutional support from both the U.S. and Zambian governments. The program’s purpose is to connect U.S. mining operators, equipment and service companies, and investors with vetted opportunities in Zambia’s critical-minerals sector, and to do so efficiently during the week the market convenes.
Leadership
The team behind the delegation
Trade and legal counsel, economists, and on-the-ground operators with direct experience in Zambia and with the U.S. Commercial Service.
Schuyler "Rocky" Reidel
Managing Attorney, Reidel Law Firm
International trade and business attorney with prior on-the-ground experience in Zambia and with the U.S. Commercial Service and State Department in Lusaka.
Dr. Luka Powanga, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics & Finance
Zambian American economist with deep mining-industry relationships and connections within the Zambian Ministry of Mines.
Vincent Chakulya, MA
Economist
Economist trained at the University of Manchester and former Deputy Director in the Cabinet Office of Zambia.
Dixita Patel
Events Manager, Reidel Law Firm
On-site experience managing events and government projects across Africa.
Organizers & Support
Convened by a coalition of partners
Hosted By
Africa Energy Conference
In Partnership With
- North American Development Group, LLC (NADG)
- Southlands Engineering
With Support From
- Reidel Law Firm
Institutional Support
- U.S. Commercial Service — U.S. Department of Commerce
- U.S. Embassy in Lusaka
- Zambian Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
Register Your Interest
Join the delegation to Zambia
usminingmissions.com
Delegate spots are limited and selectively offered. This form expresses interest only and does not commit your company.
Questions? Brent.Klepko@trade.gov