Why Attend – Mining Companies

Connect with major and mid-tier mining companies

Connect with over 800+ executives from major and mid-tier mining companies at Mining Indaba. Discover the limitless potential of Africa's mineral resources, explore investment opportunities, and make valuable connections with industry influencers.

Form long-term alliances with juniors and governments

Take advantage of connecting with investors to boost your share price. Form long-term alliances by networking with government officials. Schedule one-on-one meetings with government officials and meet future junior miners to enhance your asset portfolio.

Access networking opportunities

Gain valuable insights and opportunities through complete access to the investor lounge and by networking with industry peers.

Widespread media exposure

Extend your message to a widespread international audience through widespread media exposure.

Dedicated space with booths for exploration companies with African assets to exhibit their projects. Taking part in the Explorers Showcase enables exploration companies to raise their profile, increase visibility, and showcase their projects to a global audience, gaining access to Mining Indaba’s elite network of dealmakers to raise finance or find the right partner to advance their projects.

Mining Indaba is attended by a diverse array of investors, including private equity firms, sovereign wealth fund, institutional investors, automotives and high-net-worth individuals that are mandated to invest funds directly into mining companies. Through the Business Matchmaking platform, attendees can set-up meetings with investors and financiers to attract investment capital and explore financing options to support their growth initiatives.

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.