Why Attend – Investors

Now more than ever, Africa’s mining sector is an attractive investment destination.

Investing in African Mining Indaba hosted 88 exploration companies, 340 juniors, and 130 mid-tier and major companies in 2024. In 2025, a larger turnout of exploration and mining companies with African assets is expected. This offers an excellent opportunity to connect with existing clients and discover new investment opportunities to diversify your portfolio.

In today's mining investment landscape, future-proofing is paramount and making an investment decision requires a holistic approach that takes into consideration not only production-driven profits but also responsible governance practices, environmental impact, social engagement, as well as a stable regulatory landscape.

At Mining Indaba, we recognise how identifying projects that meet these multifaceted criteria is no easy task. However, our mission is clear: to facilitate meaningful discussions and showcase projects that align with your needs.

"Mining Indaba is the biggest mining investment event in Africa"

2024 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba saw...

340 Junior mining companies

130 Majors and mid-tiers

60 Ministers and head of delegations

200 Senior government officials and ambassadors

Meet Mining Companies

Mining Indaba gathers the largest number of mining companies with African and international assets in one place. CEOs and managers of mining companies ranging from explorers, juniors to mid-tier producers and majors attend Mining Indaba to showcase the exciting developments and potential of both new and existing projects. By attending the Indaba, investors and financiers can engage with company executives, management teams, and project representatives in person for meaningful interactions and discussions about investment opportunities.

Meet Investors and Financiers

With over 1200+ buy-side & sell-side investors and financiers expected to gather in Cape Town in 2025, there are plenty of opportunities to explore potential partnerships, joint ventures, to engage in deal-making discussions, negotiate investment terms, and form strategic alliances, all to capitalise on the emerging opportunities in the mining sector.

Network with industry leaders

Mining Indaba gathers a diverse array of global industry leaders from mining companies, national & international governments, and industry professionals for 4 days in Cape Town, hosting several dedicated networking receptions providing an unparalleled access for investors to network, forge new connections, and build fruitful relationships with key stakeholders.

How we connect you to your next investment in Africa

Business Matchmaking Platform

Accessing the Business Matchmaking via our app or web-based platform enables you to see everyone who is planning to attend the Indaba and schedule meetings with your target audience. Choose to have your meetings at the exhibitor’s stand or at one of the two dedicated meetings lounges.

Investor concierge services

The Investor Concierge Team can assist you with curating a pre-scheduled meetings program and/or help to book private meetings rooms at the MINE.

Explorers Showcase

This dedicated exhibition space hosts 40 exploration companies with African assets exhibiting their projects. Attend to discover up-and-coming exploration projects across Africa, meet company executives and management teams, all to discuss potential investment or off-take opportunities.

The Mining Investment Networking Exchange (MINE)

This exclusive lounge can only be accessed by mining company executives and investors. Here you can:

Take pre-scheduled meetings via the Business Matchmaking
Request help from Investor Relations team to schedule meetings or book private meeting rooms
Enjoy Networking Lunch with mining companies’ representatives between 12:30-14:00 daily
Enjoy a coffee break with your colleagues