Government Presence at Mining Indaba 2025
In an era defined by unprecedented transition and transformation, Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 comes at a pivotal moment for Africa's mining industry.
We are excited to announce the participation of several key Mining Ministers representing a powerful coalition of nations, poised to reshape the global mining landscape.
In 2025, we place a stronger emphasis than ever before on government engagement with the return of the Ministerial Symposium on Sunday, 2 February taking place in a significantly larger space, offering ministers a single point of contact from which they can navigate the full Mining Indaba event comfortably and frequently. Governments are well-represented across Disruptive Discussions, Sustainability Series and the Technology & Innovation Hub, in addition to the dedicated Intergovernmental Summit, Country Showcases and the newly launched, government-led Investment Forums.Click below to see the full list of confirmed African ministers attending Mining Indaba so far.
These enhancements will continue to meet the specific needs of government ministers and their delegations and reflects the organic growth of government participation at Mining Indaba, as the conference continues to serve as the premier platform driving investment into the continent’s mining sector.
Meet some of the key Mining Ministers attending
Hon. Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Republic of Angola
Angola has transformed its mining sector, offering significant investment potential in diamond, gold, and emerging critical mineral sectors with strategic government support for mineral sector reconstruction. Hear how the country is developing transparent investment policies, modernizing geological mapping, and creating incentives for foreign direct investment in exploration and processing.
Hon. Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Republic of Botswana
Botswana extends beyond its diamond sector leadership to offer investments in emerging critical minerals, leveraging its stable political environment and sophisticated mining governance framework. At Mining Indaba, hear about the country’s development strategies for mineral diversification, investments in technological capabilities, and the creation of attractive frameworks for sustainable mining investment.
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Minister of Steel Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Hon. Dr. Oladele Henry Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nigeria will highlight its diversification beyond oil into solid mineral exploration, presenting new investment opportunities in the mining sector, focusing on technological integration and local value creation. Through various engagements at Mining Indaba Nigeria will highlight new regulatory frameworks, tax incentives, and the creation of investment-friendly policies that attract global investors.
South Africa remains a mining powerhouse with sophisticated infrastructure, advanced mineral processing capabilities, and a mature mining ecosystem. Across the programme South Africa will showcase its technological innovation, strong regulatory frameworks, and opportunities in transitional minerals critical for green energy technologies.
Zambia focuses on copper and emerging battery mineral potential, discussing regional mineral processing capabilities, and presenting economic diversification through mining innovations. During Mining Indaba, Zambia will continue to focus on developing local processing capabilities, attracting technological partnerships, and creating more value-added mineral export strategies.
Guinea offers substantial investment opportunities in bauxite and emerging critical minerals, with significant reserves and strategic government support for sustainable mining development. Across Mining Indaba, Guinea will highlight its international partnership strategies and demonstrate how the country will position itself as a key player in the global critical minerals supply chain.
Côte d'Ivoire has emphasized diversification beyond traditional minerals, presenting new exploration and processing opportunities, and discussing regional economic integration through mining. At Mining Indaba, Côte d'Ivoire continues to showcase diversified investment opportunities in gold, manganese, and emerging mineral sectors, supported by encouraging economic policies.
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