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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony sets the strategic tone for Mining Indaba 2026, convening African leaders, senior policymakers, and industry stakeholders at a pivotal moment for the global minerals sector.


The session will reflect on Africa’s role in an increasingly volatile global environment, the rising strategic importance of critical minerals, and how partnership, policy coherence, and long-term vision can translate mineral wealth into inclusive growth and long-term resilience.

Monday 09 February 08:30 - 11:00 Opening Ceremony Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Leadership

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 08:30 02/09/2026 11:00 Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony sets the strategic tone for Mining Indaba 2026, convening African leaders, senior policymakers, and industry stakeholders at a pivotal moment for the global minerals sector.


The session will reflect on Africa’s role in an increasingly volatile global environment, the rising strategic importance of critical minerals, and how partnership, policy coherence, and long-term vision can translate mineral wealth into inclusive growth and long-term resilience.

 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Mecktilder Mchomvu

Master of Ceremonies, Investing in African Mining Indaba

Thami Nkadimeng

MC, Investing in African Mining Indaba

Speakers

Frans Baleni

Independent Director, F11 Consulting Management Consulting

Hon. Geordin Hill-Lewis

Executive Mayor, Cape Town

Hon. Gwede Mantashe

Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources, Republic of South Africa, Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources

Jennifer Zabasajja

Anchor, Correspondent, Bloomberg

Samaila Zubairu

President & CEO , Africa Finance Corporation

Thami Nkadimeng

MC, Investing in African Mining Indaba

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