Leadership

Mining Leadership Voices

The power of positive changemakers

Strong mining leadership thrives on innovation, partnerships, and adaptability, driving meaningful industry transformation. As the sector navigates sustainability demands and technological shifts, visionary leaders play a key role in shaping its future. Mining Indaba provides a platform for these changemakers to showcase strategies that foster resilience, unlock Africa’s mineral wealth, and drive economic growth while ensuring global competitiveness.

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2026 Sessions Spotlighting This Pillar

The sessions below are taken from the February 2026 agenda and showcase the topics explored within this content pillar. The Mining Indaba 2027 agenda will be announced soon.

Tuesday 10 February 11:05 - 11:45

Reframing Africa’s mineral wealth as its strongest currency

WHAT IF Africa’s untapped mining assets were anchored in the idea that mineral wealth is an untapped currency? Could this strategic re- positioning remove the exploration blocker that Africa is struggling with and enable mining companies, investors and governments to fast track the implementation of bold, strategic alliances to open up exploration investment?

Speakers

Martin Roberts

VP Discovery: Africa, Europe, Australasia

Anglo American

Segun Lawson

CEO

Thor Explorations

Tim O'Connor

Group Exploration Officer

BHP

Wale Shonibare

Director, Energy Financial Solutions, Policy & Regulations

African Development Bank

Moderator

Mark Evans

Partner, Energy & Natural Resources

Oliver Wyman

Tuesday 10 February 13:20 - 14:20

Is mining's ESG agenda losing momentum?

Are mining’s ESG priorities evolving or diluting? WHAT IF mining’s ESG priorities – decarbonisation, inclusion and diversity – could be strategically positioned as equally important to shifting business strategies, global geopolitics and commodity price fluctuation? Gain insights into what it takes to keep sustainability and equity at the heart of mining’s uncertain economic future.

Speakers

Grant Beringer

Group Sustainability Executive

Barrick Mining Corporation

Henriette Kolb

Global Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory

International Finance Corporation

Kirsten Hund

Sustainability Expert

Mining Indaba Ambassador

Michelle Manook

Chief Executive

FutureCoal

Yvonne Mfolo

Executive Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

Valterra Platinum

Moderator

Dr. Tsakani Mthombeni

Executive: Sustainable Development

Implats

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Shared value in action

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Critical & Strategic Minerals

The African narrative

MI27 reframes the critical minerals conversation through an African lens. The theme explores partnerships, investment and governance needed to unlock mineral potential, support industrialisation and strengthen Africa’s role in global supply chains.

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Disruptive Technologies

Breaking technology boundaries

This theme explores how AI, automation and emerging technologies are transforming mining. Discussions focus on improving efficiency, sustainability, safety and profitability while building smarter, more resilient operations.

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Energy

Users & enablers

MI27 examines how mining and energy partnerships can support reliable, sustainable energy systems. The theme focuses on industrial growth, economic development and future-focused energy solutions across Africa.

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Exploration

Unlocking the next generation of mineral discovery

Africa remains a leading frontier for mineral discovery. This theme explores how technology-enabled exploration can accelerate discoveries, strengthen project pipelines and reduce investment risk in a changing global market.

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Geopolitics

Minerals at the centre of a changing world

As competition for mineral supply chains intensifies, Africa’s resources are becoming increasingly strategic. MI27 explores how African nations can strengthen partnerships, increase negotiating power and maximise long-term benefits.

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Governance & Policy

Shared vision, shared goals

This theme explores how stable, transparent and forward-looking regulations can attract investment, strengthen competitiveness and ensure mineral wealth supports long-term development.

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Industrialisation

Creating value addition through industry

MI27 highlights the shift from raw exports toward local value addition and industrial growth. Discussions focus on strengthening processing capacity, supply chains and workforce skills across Africa.

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Infrastructure

Strengthening the pillar of progress

Infrastructure is key to unlocking Africa’s mineral potential. This theme focuses on investment in transport, power, water and digital networks that support mining growth and regional integration.

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Investment

Partnering for profit

MI27 explores how investment partnerships, financing solutions and shared infrastructure projects can unlock mineral resources, improve efficiency and strengthen Africa’s mining competitiveness.

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Sustainability

Mining with purpose: Strengthen ecosystems and societies

As mineral demand grows, responsible mining practices are increasingly important. This theme explores renewable energy, water conservation, ethical labour and environmental stewardship to support sustainable industry growth.

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