A Historic Start to Mining Indaba 2026
Mining Indaba 2026 opened with record-breaking momentum and the largest attendance in the event’s 32-year history. Discover the key themes and leadership insights shaping Tuesday. Thinking of joining us? It’s not too late to be part of Mining Indaba 2026.
Policy & Leadership at Mining Indaba
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The Mining Leaders You’ll Connect With
Mining Indaba brings together the organisations shaping the future of African mining — from global majors and emerging producers to suppliers, investors, government ministries and financial institutions. These are just some of the influential companies you’ll meet in 2026.
What to Expect at Mining Indaba 2026
Mining Indaba App
The Mining Indaba app and Business Matchmaking Programme streamline your experience at the world’s largest mining investment conference with personalised agendas, messaging, and interactive maps for easier connection and engagement.
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A World Class Content Programme
The 2026 agenda delivers the intelligence and analysis you need to stay ahead — from strategic outlooks and policy updates to deal-making forums and technical insights. Discover the sessions that will shape mining across Africa.
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Insights from the Industry’s Most Influential Voices
Learn from influential leaders and industry experts through keynote talks and thought-provoking panel discussions. Expect sharp insights, diverse perspectives and practical takeaways from those shaping the mining sector today.
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An Exceptional Week of Networking and Collaboration
Building on the success of 2025, Mining Indaba 2026 will offer even more opportunities to connect with key stakeholders, exchange valuable insights and develop partnerships that drive sustainable growth across Africa’s mining landscape.
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An Exhibition Floor Like No Other
With Africa’s key mining players gathered, alongside global suppliers, tech innovators, and solution providers, the Exhibition Floor gives a golden opportunity to meet the people powering the industry.
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Unlocking capital for explorers and junior mining companies
Exploration is vital for global mining future, but junior miners still face challenges in raising early-stage capital. This panel explores who’s funding exploration in 2026, how juniors are positioning themselves for success, and the role governments, particularly South Africa, are playing in incentivising discovery through new funds, incentives, and regulatory reforms.
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Moderator
A case study in extreme mine rescue
A critical examination of Mines Rescue Services South Africa's deployment of the Mobile Rescue Winder (MRW) during the highly publicised Buffelsfontein mine incident in early 2025. The MRW, a revolutionary rescue technology designed and built in South Africa, was ultimately used to retrieve 324 individuals, both survivors and fatalities, dramatically speeding up the final phase of a controversial operation. Delve into the technology's capabilities and its development journey, enabling rescue and recovery work at depths of up to 3,200 meters. This case study will provide valuable insights into the profound impact of cutting-edge technology on emergency response capabilities while navigating the complex ethical challenges of modern mining disasters.
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Will Africa ever create the infrastructure needed to fully realise its critical minerals value addition dream?
Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals position the continent as a key player in the global energy transition, yet it continues to struggle with the infrastructure needed to unlock full value. With infrastructural challenges including transport, energy and access to water, does Africa have a chance of realising its value addition dreams with the current infrastructural climate, and how can the power of partnerships help close the gap?
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Moderator
Has global instability improved Africa’s relative attractiveness to investors?
With volatility in traditional markets, investors are re-evaluating risk across the board. Does a more uncertain global environment make Africa’s growth story more compelling, or does it amplify existing concerns?
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Moderator
How can miners and governments partner to deliver fair community resettlement?
New projects mean new displacements, and resettlement has rarely been done well. How can governments and companies share responsibility for ensuring that communities are relocated ethically and benefit from long-term opportunity?
Speakers
Hon. Mikateko Mahlaule
Chairperson: Portfolio Committee on Mineral & Petroleum Resources
Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
Moderator
Are shorter trade corridors the blueprint to unlocking Africa’s logistics potential?
WHAT IF Africa’s mining, trading, and logistics companies could bypass traditional, congested routes and instead leverage a new network of shorter, smarter trade corridors? Imagine a future where goods move seamlessly across the continent, distances are dramatically reduced, and supply chains become truly agile.
In this session, panellists will discuss how partnerships with authorities and project developers are bringing these solutions to life, and how each new corridor contributes to a diversified approach to infrastructure and logistics across Africa – enabling companies to access markets more effectively and driving growth along key routes.
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Moderator
Special Screening: Lobito Bound: A journey to Africa's new frontier
What does the global race for critical minerals really look like on the ground?
Lobito Bound follows an overland journey along the Lobito Corridor, exploring the human, political, and commercial realities shaping one of Africa’s most strategically important infrastructure routes. The panel brings together the filmmakers and contributors to reflect on what the film reveals about opportunity, responsibility, and decision-making across the DRC, Zambia, Angola, and beyond.
Delegates are invited to remain for a full screening of Lobito Bound, followed by informal discussion with the filmmakers.
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Moderator
Dedicated Showcases to Discover
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Country Showcases Spotlighting Africa’s Mining Nations
Country Showcases give African mining nations a high-impact platform to present their vision, progress and opportunities to senior investors.
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Explorers Showcase Connecting Early-Stage Projects with Investors
The Explorers Showcase gives early-stage exploration companies a focused platform to present their African projects, gain visibility and meet investors.
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Junior Mining Showcase for High-Potential African Projects
The Junior Mining Showcase gives junior companies with African assets a focused platform to gain visibility, meet investors and access new markets.
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Today’s Edition of The Mining Pulse Is Here
The Mining Pulse is your daily roundup of the biggest moments, insights, and highlights from Mining Indaba 2026. The print edition is released every morning and available for collection at the entrances of CTICC 1 and CTICC 2. Each issue is also uploaded to the Mining Indaba website at the end of every day, so you can catch up anytime, whether you're on‑site or following along online.
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The Golden Rules for Delegates
A practical, step-by-step guide to help you plan your agenda, build meaningful connections and maximise value before, during and after the event.
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The Golden Rules to Exhibiting
A practical, step-by-step guide to help you attract the right audience, promote your stand and maximise value before, during and after the event.
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First Time at Mining Indaba?
New to Mining Indaba? Our First-Time Attendee guide helps you arrive prepared, navigate the event with confidence and make the most of every opportunity.
First-time attendee guideWhy Leaders Choose Mining Indaba
“What impressed me most was the energy, enthusiasm, and sense that we were really about to go into the next cycle and that Africa could take that and grow for itself.”
“Super insightful event and everyone’s here – also this is the best place to meet people, build a network in the critical minerals space, in the region.”
“Mining Indaba is a very different platform. It’s Africa for Africa. We have everyone under one roof.”
“What makes this an ideal platform is the diversity of thought and interaction. We all share the same challenges, and we can find common solutions. If we collaborate and work together, we can come to solutions but if we are not present nobody knows what we can do. This platform, this indaba approach is very rewarding.”
“It was just incredible to see the depth of projects and everything going on.”
“Today Mining Indaba is the best mining forum in the world. It’s a big platform where all parts of the mining industry are present.”
Who Attends?
Major & Mid-tier Mining companies
Mining Companies will gain access to a platform to form long-term alliances with juniors and government officials and enhance asset portfolios through one-on-one meetings. With exclusive access to the Investment Lounge, mining companies will also benefit from exciting networking opportunities.
Exploration and Junior Mining Companies
Mining companies can benefit significantly from attending, as they will gain valuable insights into market trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes affecting the mining sector and connections to help propel their businesses forward.
Mining Service Providers
Mining Indaba provides a unique platform to establish your presence in the African mining market and expand your business opportunities. Click below to find out more.
Why Mining Service Providers should attend
Governments
Mining Indaba is the premier platform for showcasing Africa's rich mineral potential. By participating, government leaders has the opportunity to attract direct investment into their mining sectors, which stimulates economic growth, creates jobs, and fosters further infrastructure development and capacity building.
Why governments should attend
Investors
With our focus on fostering dialogue and highlighting projects that meet specific criteria, we strive to connect investors with opportunities that best suit their goals and objectives. Join us as we bring together industry leaders and experts to explore potential ventures in the mining sector.
Why investors should attend
Downstream buyers
Mining Indaba supports downstream buyers understand Africa’s critical minerals wealth potential while navigating geopolitical and regulatory risks and infrastructure limitations.
Why downstream buyers should attend
Communities
Mining Indaba 2026 offers a platform for the voices of local communities and Indigenous peoples to be heard. It’s a space to advocate for fair, respectful, and sustainable practices, and to ensure that those most affected by mining help lead the conversation.
Why communities should attend
Elevate Your Brand at Mining Indaba
Showcase Your Brand to 10,500 Industry Leaders
Showcase your brand at Mining Indaba and engage directly with key decision-makers, investors, and government representatives. As an exhibitor, you’ll gain valuable exposure, build strategic partnerships, and position your business at the heart of African mining.
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Sponsorship That Sets You Apart
Stand out in the mining industry by sponsoring Mining Indaba. Whether you want to boost brand recognition, generate high-value leads, or align with industry leadership, our tailored sponsorship opportunities deliver real results.
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The 2026 Event Brochure Has Arrived
The Mining Indaba 2026 Event Brochure has officially dropped — your essential first look at what’s in store for the most anticipated edition yet. Discover the powerful 2026 theme, explore the 10 high-impact content pillars, get the first glimpse of the new exhibition floorplan, and see what’s brand new for 2026. Whether you're a returning delegate or joining us for the first time, this brochure is your roadmap to the partnerships, insights, and opportunities that will shape the future of African mining.
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Fresh off the press: the latest edition of Digital Mining Pulse is here
More than just news platforms, The Mining Pulse and Digital Mining Pulse are storytelling engines charting the pulse of Africa’s mining transformation. Each edition dives into the voices driving progress — from community leaders and next-gen talent to tech innovators, policymakers, and investors. Download the latest edition and explore what’s shaping the sector right now. DOWNLOAD NOW
Post Event Report
The official Mining Indaba 2025 Post Event Report is now live! This exclusive report offers an in-depth look at the industry's most influential gathering, highlighting the key people, discussions, and opportunities that defined Mining Indaba 2025.
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MI25 Companies Attended
Discover the complete list of companies that attended Mining Indaba 2025.
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FAQs
Mining Indaba is dedicated to the successful capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. Succeeding for over 30 years, Mining Indaba has a unique and widening perspective of the African mining industry, bringing together major and mid-tier mining companies, juniors, explorers, financiers, investors, equipment and service providers, governments, and many more sectors within the industry.
Mining Indaba 2026 will take place on the 9-12 February 2026 at Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
Companies involved in the mining industry with a core focus on Africa. Click here to download the list of companies attending Mining Indaba 2026.
Discover who attended Mining Indaba 2025 by exploring our full audience breakdown. Most delegates to Mining Indaba are mining companies, junior mining companies, explorers, investors, financers, equipment and service providers, general counsel and many more. Click here to download the companies that are set to attend Mining Indaba 2026.
We offer various pass types with different access levels. Click here to visit the Mining Indaba 2026 registration page for details about each pass type and their inclusions.
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