A Historic Opening for Mining Indaba 2026
Day one of 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 the week. 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.
View the exhibitor listTomorrow’s Key Sessions
Is the term “Critical Minerals” right for Africa?
The traditional definition for critical minerals was defined by the global north referring to minerals needed for the energy transition. Should Africa follow this definition, is it right for its development, and is there a clear way to avoid definition overload?
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Mining investment for Shared Prosperity
Mining companies are under growing pressure to deliver value not only to shareholders but also to the communities where they operate. Innovative financing models are emerging around the globe, from revenue-sharing agreements and blended finance partnerships to community bonds and equity stakes. This session will explore how miners, investors, and governments can reframe community engagement as an investment strategy rather than a compliance exercise.
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Who will benefit from the geopolitical scramble for critical minerals in Africa?
Foreign powers including the US, Europe, China, and Middle Eastern players are racing to secure access to critical mineral supplies in Africa to safeguard the development of their own strategic industries - clean energy, defence, IT, etc. But will this process support the critical needs of African countries and communities for sustainable and just development – or will it end up entrenching the global and local inequalities and injustices of the past?
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Is mining's ESG agenda losing momentum?
Are mining’s ESG priorities evolving or diluting? WHAT IF mining’s ESG priorities – decarbonisation, inclusion and diversity – could be strategically positioned as equally important to shifting business strategies, global geopolitics and commodity price fluctuation? Gain insights into what it takes to keep sustainability and equity at the heart of mining’s uncertain economic future.
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World’s Deepest Marathon: the world premiere of mining’s most extraordinary underground, record-breaking challenge
Join us for the world premiere of World’s Deepest Marathon, a powerful showcase of the mining industry at its most innovative and united. Filmed 1,119 metres below sea level inside Boliden’s Garpenberg mine, this remarkable documentary follows both novice and seasoned runners – including representatives from 20 companies across the mining sector – as they prepare to confront darkness, silence and depth and run the deepest marathon ever attempted.
The film reveals a compelling story of teamwork, courage and endurance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be one of the first to witness this extraordinary underground feat on the big screen, and to see modern mining’s ingenuity and ambition in action.
Following the screening, ICMM President and co-organiser Rohitesh Dhawan will host a live panel with participants from the marathon, sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into what it truly took to go the distance beneath the earth’s surface.
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How can Africa future-proof its strategic corridors amid shifting geopolitics?
Africa’s trade and mineral corridors are central to its integration story, but also vulnerable to global realignments. As partners recalibrate their investment strategies, which corridor models can secure long-term African ownership and sustainability?
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Can regional alliances amplify positive community impact?
WHAT IF mining companies actively collaborated to deliver transformative community projects – actively on the ground during life- of-mine operations but also by pooling cash towards legacy funding for post mine closure? Regional mining alliances could unlock larger, more strategic investments that go beyond individual efforts. By pooling resources, aligning goals, and coordinating action, these alliances could dramatically amplify the scale and sustainability of community benefits.
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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.
Discover Junior Mining ShowcaseThere’s Still Time to Join Mining Indaba 2026
Guarantee your place at the event where deals are made and the mining ecosystem connects. Join thousands of key decision-makers, investors, and mining companies where deals are made, strategies are formed, and the industry connects.
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.
Maximise Your Mining Indaba Experience
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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