Why Attend - Mining Service Providers

Showcase your offerings and network with industry leaders: a prime opportunity for mining service companies

Mining service companies, equipment providers, and professional service firms can network with key decision-makers, explore potential partnerships, and stay informed on industry trends and developments. Mining Indaba offers a unique platform for mining service companies to establish their presence in the African mining market and expand their business opportunities.

Reasons to attend

Business Development and Partnerships

Building relationships and forging partnerships is essential for growth in the mining sector. Service providers and equipment companies can engage in networking, identify potential clients and projects, and explore collaborations with mining companies, investors, and other industry stakeholders.

Showcase Products and Services

Showcase your products, technologies, and expertise to a highly targeted audience. From the latest innovations in mining equipment to software solutions and professional services, Mining Indaba provides a prime opportunity to demonstrate your value propositions and stand out from competitors.

Access to Market Insights

The comprehensive conference program covers key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the African mining industry. Attending the event enables service providers and professional service companies to acquire valuable market insights, industry intelligence, and regulatory updates crucial for informing business strategies and decision-making processes.

Networking Opportunities

Mining Indaba serves as a platform that unites key stakeholders, investors, mining companies, government representatives, and industry experts from around the world. For service providers and equipment companies, this presents invaluable networking opportunities to connect with potential clients, partners, and decision-makers in the African mining sector.

Key highlights from the 2025 agenda

Monday 03 February 15:15 - 16:15

How do we future-proof African communities from the effects of climate change?

How is climate instability affecting African mining and African mining communities?
What solutions are miners, governments, local leaders adopting to support climate change adaptation in mining communities?
How can a pursuit of co-benefits in miners’ community development and national policy efforts build greater resilience to a changing climate? (case studies)

Monday 03 February 15:45 - 16:30

Evolving African policy and value - developing a mutually beneficial mineral blueprint

Are measures to restrict exports of raw minerals increasing local value addition?
Why are producers increasingly leveraging their minerals towards securing greater local content and participation in domestic mining activities from foreign players?
Looking at the long-standing regional development protocols, how can partners support sustainable investments into local mining value chains whilst also promoting transparent & equitable policy?

Monday 03 February 16:35 - 17:20

Future-Proofing African mining today - Uncovering the Top 5 elements for success

The government factor: A landscape that offers investment-friendly options for increased infrastructure development spend, improved permitting processes and downstream value-addition is the dream. Can it be turned Into reality?
The investment factor: Future demand for metals has never looked brighter, but are investors willing to provide the required capital at every stage of the mining life cycle?
The community factor: Mining means job creation and economic opportunities, but is that enough to win the support of local communities for new projects?
The talent factor: Artificial intelligence holds the future to technology adoption in mining - is tomorrow's mining generation prepared at a tertiary education level for this, and what does their integration with the existing workforce look like?
The market factor: Are downstream buyers ready to play their part, including buying critical minerals from “risky” jurisdictions?”

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?

Tuesday 04 February 14:25 - 15:10

Technology and net-zero: how technology can enable decarbonisation

What technology is driving innovation for a net zero industrial future?
The role of technology in addressing energy access and equity issues
How technological advancements can facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions across various parts of the supply chain.

Wednesday 05 February 10:00 - 11:00

Future-Proofing African Mining: Building resilience across Nature, Water and Forests for People and Planet

The Interconnection of Water, Forests, and Nature: How is African mining contributing to the regeneration/preservation of ecosystems?
Can leveraging voluntary Nature-related Financial Disclosures like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) provide more transparency and accountability helping build more resilient business practices? Can we see tangible evidence of delivering action on the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) which includes 23 action targets and 4 high level goals?
Government policy, regulation and global frameworks: What are governments’ plans to integrate protection of nature into their mining policies and actions?  Will there be changes in regulations moving forward?
Empowering local communities and enhancing social resilience: Collaborative approaches to sustainable mining.
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The premier meeting place for African and global mining leaders, it is all set to be an unmissable experience, shaping the future of African mining. Register your interest today and stay ahead in this dynamic industry!