Why Attend – Majors & Mid-tiers

Showcase your brand to 10,000+ attendees at Mining Indaba: a must for mining companies in Africa

Extend your message to a widespread international audience through extensive media exposure, discover the vast potential of Africa's mineral resources, and explore new investment opportunities at Mining Indaba. Mining companies in Africa will gain access to a platform where they can form long-term alliances with juniors and government officials, enhancing asset portfolios through one-on-one meetings. With exclusive access to the Investment Lounge, mining companies will also benefit from exciting networking opportunities.

Why attend Mining Indaba?

Meet Government Officials

In 2024, Mining Indaba hosted over 60 Ministers and head of delegations and 200 senior government officials and ambassadors. The Indaba provides a unique opportunity to engage with government officials, regulators, and policymakers to discuss key policy issues, regulatory changes, and legal frameworks impacting the mining sector.

Explore the Exhibition Hall

The exhibition hall houses a vast number of service providers showcasing cutting-edge technologies, equipment, and services, aiming to provide an overview of how their services can enhance efficiency, productivity, safety, and sustainability of developing and operating mines.

Hear from Industry Leaders

Gain valuable intelligence and best practices from top mining executives, government officials, and industry leaders sharing their perspectives, strategies, and insights through thought-provoking panels, presentations and showcases.

Discover Networking Opportunities

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.

Major and Mid-tier Mining Companies who attended in the past

Key highlights from the 2025 agenda

Monday 03 February 15:00 - 15:45

From mines to markets – positioning Africa as the world’s mineral partner of choice

Africa as the premier energy partner – how can an equitable approach help galvanize increased collaboration throughout the supply chain?
What financing instruments can foreign partners provide to de-risk & catalyze private sector investments to unlock the value addition capacities prioritized by Africa?
What else needs to be done to ensure the continent becomes the global mineral leader, and future-proof its industry?
As foreign actors seek alternatives to minimize overreliance, does the continent risk losing its moment?

Monday 03 February 16:30 - 17:15

How Technology can be of aid in improving the health and safety of personnel in the mining industry, with enhanced focus on women safety

Are communities people being consulted enough with health and safety risks • What are the risks that mining creates to communities?
In what ways can technology enhance transparency and accountability in mining, fostering trust and collaboration with affected communities?
What ethical considerations must be addressed when deploying surveillance technologies in mining communities to monitor safety risks?

Tuesday 04 February 09:15 - 10:15

Vision to Action - role of governments in advancing value chain development for critical energy transition minerals in Africa.

This session will address the ‘how’ of bringing investments into local processing & refining of minerals and facilitating downstream manufacturing across Africa.
What are the key levers of support governments need and how can south-south & international cooperation address some of the challenges currently faced?
How do regional & global architectures around trade policy, technology transfer & development financing need to be reshaped to align climate ambitions with Africa’s critical minerals endowment and industrialization goals?

Tuesday 04 February 09:45 - 10:30

Industrialising Africa - what will it take to increase investment in midstream and downstream manufacturing facilities?

Why this government objective?
Unpacking enabling conditions for mining companies and international players to foray into local value addition for critical energy transition minerals
Understanding the perspectives of battery and electric vehicles manufacturers to better understand midstream opportunities and actions needed to unlock those segments
The role of private sector and state-owned enterprises in implementing the vision of governments to transform domestic mining sectors to deliver greater value addition

Tuesday 04 February 10:00 - 11:00

Corruption in mining - why is it so hard to talk about?

What are the cultural taboos and organisational silos that discourage open discussion about corruption?
Does the fear of reputational damage and legal consequences prevent companies from engaging in these conversations?
Examine the complexity of navigating different regulatory environments across countries and regions.

Tuesday 04 February 10:30 - 11:15

Transforming governments' permitting process - can the dream become reality?

Learning from the best - what do countries with fast permitting processes do well that others can replicate?
Bureaucratic processes - is it possible to reduce permitting times while still maintaining high ESG standards?
Putting greater pressure on the concept of 'use it or lose it' - good or bad?
The role of cadastral systems, and the need for greater upgrade investments
Should the same or similar permitting processes be implemented for artisanal and small-scale miners?

Tuesday 04 February 12:00 - 12:45

Disruption required - time for a new deal with local communities?

Jobs and economic opportunity have always come with mining, but are those enough to earn the support of local communities?
How can the inevitable local disruption and impacts of mining be best managed?
When disagreements arise, how can those best be resolved for the common good?

Tuesday 04 February 13:00 - 14:00

The communities we leave behind: mine closure

What is African mining’s long-term offer to mining communities?
What should African mining’s legacy be for affected communities?
How can ‘holes in the ground’ be leveraged for post-mining sustainable development?

Tuesday 04 February 13:20 - 14:05

What is the role of technology in building and undermining sustainability in African mining?

How important is technology in Africa’s sustainable development?
Is technology being utilised to meet sustainability goals?
Are technology providers and innovators doing enough, and can technology be a negative to sustainability?

Tuesday 04 February 14:00 - 14:45

The big question - How Africa can develop globally competitive infrastructure platform?

As the continent looks to turbocharge economic development and mining activities, what does the current infrastructure deficit look like across Africa? Where is the critical access needed?
How is infrastructure funding being attracted, and what are the funding mechanisms available to develop new infrastructure requirements?
How can the maximisation of propulsive local and regional economic linkages help expedite infrastructure development?
PPPs - how are Public/Private partnerships accelerating development of African infrastructure?

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