Who we are

Since 1994, Mining Indaba has brought together the global mining community to connect, invest, and do business across Africa. By uniting investors, governments, mining companies, and communities, it creates a platform where partnerships are built and opportunities are turned into real projects and progress.

Today, through its focus on Minerals to Meaningful Impact, Mining Indaba reflects the industry’s growing role in creating long-term value - supporting economic growth, responsible development, and lasting impact across the continent.

Next February, Mining Indaba and 121 Mining Investment return to Cape Town, bringing together the global mining community for a focused and impactful week.

Investing in African Mining Indaba, the definitive platform for engaging with Africa’s mining sector, is where governments, major and mid-tier miners, investors, and solution providers convene to set the agenda, unlock investment and shape the future of mining across the continent.

Alongside Mining Indaba, 121 Mining Investment Cape Town provides a curated, one-to-one meeting platform for junior mining companies and investors. In an efficient, focused environment, decision-makers connect to explore new projects and advance real investment opportunities.

In 2026, Mining Indaba set a clear direction for the industry with our theme, Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships, positioning collaboration as a strategic imperative rather than an aspiration. Building on this foundation, Mining Indaba 2027 marks the second chapter of a three-year trilogy and journey focused on turning shared commitment into meaningful action. Under the theme Stronger Together: Partnerships in Practice, MI27 encourages stakeholders across the global mining ecosystem to move from committing to partnerships to executing partnerships!