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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Nolitha Fakude

Chair Anglo American South Africa

Nolitha Fakude is the Chair of Anglo American South Africa. Previously, Nolitha served on the board of Anglo American plc from 2017 to 2019 and the Anglo American Platinum board, as a non-executive director, from 2021-2025. Nolitha is the immediate past president of the Minerals Council SA and continues to be a board member of the Council. Nolitha is also currently serving as the President of the International Woman’s Forum South Africa (IWFSA) and she is as well the Patron of Guild Cottage Home for Girls. Nolitha has worked in and held senior executive positions in various industries and sectors including Retail, Financial Services, Mining and Oil and Gas. Until 2016, Nolitha served as an Executive Director and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Strategy and Sustainability at Sasol Limited. Her previous board roles include serving as Chairperson of Sasol Mining, Deputy Chair and Lead Independent Director of Datacentrix Holdings Limited and as a Non-Executive Director of Harmony Gold Mines, Woolworths Holdings, Discovery Bank Holdings and the JSE, amongst others. She was also the President of the Black Management Forum (BMF) from 2003 to 2006 and its Managing Director between 2000 and 2003.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Progress through private sector partnerships: driving economic recovery

South Africa’s economic revival hinges on robust collaboration between the public and private sectors. This panel examines how strategic partnerships can unlock growth, strengthen resilience, and position the economy for long-term competitiveness – highlighting the pivotal role of the private sector, especially mining, in solving systemic challenges and building a resilient, competitive economy for the future. 

Key discussion areas: 
Logistics management and infrastructure recovery 
Private sector involvement has begun to ease the logistics crisis, but what’s next? How can mining continue to drive improvements in rail and port systems as part of a broader recovery strategy? 
Energy transition and transmission capacity 
Partnerships between coal producers, private players, and government are critical to advancing two priorities: the just energy transition and expanding transmission infrastructure. How can these collaborations balance sustainability with economic imperatives? 
Beneficiation and value addition 
Creating an enabling environment for mineral beneficiation is essential to adding value locally and globally. What policies and partnerships will make this possible? 

Tuesday 10 February 11:00 - 12:15 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 11:00 02/10/2026 12:15 Progress through private sector partnerships: driving economic recovery

South Africa’s economic revival hinges on robust collaboration between the public and private sectors. This panel examines how strategic partnerships can unlock growth, strengthen resilience, and position the economy for long-term competitiveness – highlighting the pivotal role of the private sector, especially mining, in solving systemic challenges and building a resilient, competitive economy for the future. 

Key discussion areas: 
Logistics management and infrastructure recovery 
Private sector involvement has begun to ease the logistics crisis, but what’s next? How can mining continue to drive improvements in rail and port systems as part of a broader recovery strategy? 
Energy transition and transmission capacity 
Partnerships between coal producers, private players, and government are critical to advancing two priorities: the just energy transition and expanding transmission infrastructure. How can these collaborations balance sustainability with economic imperatives? 
Beneficiation and value addition 
Creating an enabling environment for mineral beneficiation is essential to adding value locally and globally. What policies and partnerships will make this possible? 

 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1) Africa/Johannesburg

From risk to responsibility to results: Catalysing sector-wide action on GBV in mining

Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to pose a significant risk to the mining sector – undermining workplace safety, community trust, investor confidence, and the industry's social licence to operate. With mounting global pressure, mining companies face an urgent call to move beyond compliance and toward meaningful, accountable action.

This high-level, interactive workshop will explore the root causes, obstacles to progress, and real opportunities for industry-wide transformation. Join us to engage in honest conversation, share emerging practices, and help shape a new leadership agenda for addressing GBV across mining workplaces and communities. Join us at Mining Indaba 2026 to explore how this shift from competition to coordination can redefine mineral supply security.

Wednesday 11 February 10:00 - 11:30 Okavango Delta Stage (CTICC2 - Level 1)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 10:00 02/11/2026 11:30 From risk to responsibility to results: Catalysing sector-wide action on GBV in mining Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to pose a significant risk to the mining sector – undermining workplace safety, community trust, investor confidence, and the industry's social licence to operate. With mounting global pressure, mining companies face an urgent call to move beyond compliance and toward meaningful, accountable action.

This high-level, interactive workshop will explore the root causes, obstacles to progress, and real opportunities for industry-wide transformation. Join us to engage in honest conversation, share emerging practices, and help shape a new leadership agenda for addressing GBV across mining workplaces and communities. Join us at Mining Indaba 2026 to explore how this shift from competition to coordination can redefine mineral supply security. Okavango Delta Stage (CTICC2 - Level 1) Africa/Johannesburg

Mining Leadership Showcase

Paths to leadership roles have traditionally been for those with engineering or accounting backgrounds. With an increased need for soft skills from outside the sector, there is now a different path to leadership. This session showcases a mining leader who has had an untraditional path to their position, showcasing the opportunities in the mining industry and the breath of skills that will be needed. 

Thursday 12 February 10:05 - 10:35 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Leadership

Add to calendar 02/12/2026 10:05 02/12/2026 10:35 Mining Leadership Showcase Paths to leadership roles have traditionally been for those with engineering or accounting backgrounds. With an increased need for soft skills from outside the sector, there is now a different path to leadership. This session showcases a mining leader who has had an untraditional path to their position, showcasing the opportunities in the mining industry and the breath of skills that will be needed.  Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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