WINDHOEK, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Chamber of Mines will host the 7th Namibia Mining Expo and Conference from April 25 to 26.

The event will run under the theme, "Maximizing the multipler effect from Namibia's mining sector," said the chamber's CEO Veston Malango at a launch event on Wednesday in Windhoek.

Malango said the outlook for the country's mining industry is positive with several new players targeting a larger array of minerals.

"These developments widen the opportunities for investment, job creation and broadening of the value chain," he added.

This year's expo will feature an exhibition by mining companies and suppliers, speeches and discussions.