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Hear from our past attendees as they describe their Mining Indaba experience.

2025 Attendee Testimonials

"Mining Indaba is a very different platform. It’s Africa for Africa. We have everyone under one roof."

Raadiyah Emam Head of Investor Relations Ankh Resources Ltd

“Super insightful event and everyone’s here – also this is the best place to meet people, build a network in the critical minerals space, in the region.”

Anastasia Kuskova Sirius CEO and Co-Founder

“It's huge. It's a very diverse industry, which I found very pleasant.”
Martina Biene Volkswagen Group Africa Chairperson and MD

"Everybody in the mining industry is gathering here, this is really the place to be. In South Africa, here at Mining Indaba we have everybody coming from around the world to gather here so it’s important for us to be here and take advantage of that. Hopefully in the next two days I’m going to be able to finalise a good contract and talk with investors." Maryse Sedogo General Manager Aurora Drilling

It’s not every day you get you get the whole of the mining industry in one spot. It’s a good opportunity to showcase what we do and network with our clients and possible future clients. Having a presence is important because these are our clients and if they are familiar with our brand then they reach out when they have projects to get off the ground."

Japie Du Plessis Managing Director Murray & Roberts

"What makes this an ideal platform is the diversity of thought and interaction. We all share the same challenges, and we can find common solutions. If we collaborate and work together, we can come to solutions but if we are not present nobody knows what we can do. This platform, this indaba approach is very rewarding."

Kavita Pema VP of Sustainability AECI

"Anybody who is anybody in Mining in Africa is here. The show this year is really good, it’s been really well organised, that created a very positive vibe, it’s worked really well, compliments to you guys."

AnneMarie Viljoen Marketing and Brand Manager Komatsu

"Here we meet a lot of political as well as the decision makers within this forum. We have to attend, it’s our obligation. The highlight is to see the energy around the industry again, after all that the world and Africa has been through, this is exciting."
Louis De Preez Business Development Manager CBI Electrical

"It’s a great gathering for knowing who the major players are in the industry. It’s about putting the business out there to say we’re here to do business. We have met major players across the value chain. I think it’s a great learning space, it’s not just to come with a preconceived idea." Mpangwe Mutwale Senior Relationship Manager Zanaco

"it was just incredible to see the depth of projects and everything going on."

Adrian O'Brien VP - Business Development & Communications Midnight Sun Mining

"What impressed me most was the energy, enthusiasm, and sense that we were really about to go into the next cycle and that Africa could take that and grow for itself."

Catherine Raw Chief Development Officer BHP

"I've been involved in the Sustainability Advisory Council and I've really seen the inclusiveness of different voices propelling the conversations that are fundamental and that are really needed to be able to move the mining industry forward." J.J. Messner de Latour Sector Lead, Downstream Purchasers IRMA

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""The mining indaba brings together a number of governments, private companies, CSO’s, everyone comes here it’s easier to meet people in one place."

Eng. Dalitso Mhango Senior Mining Engineer Ministry of Mines & Mineral Development, Republic of Zambia

"I keep coming because not only am I meeting new partners but also meeting some officials enhancing the African mining policies."

Ismael Diakite Chief Representative Winning Consortium Simandou

"Today Mining Indaba is the best mining forum in the world. It’s a big platform where all parts of the mining industry are present."

Didier Kaku Kingwabidi Inspector General Ministry of Mines, Democratic Republic of Congo

"Mining indaba is a great event for the simple reason that you get so many different people coming together in one place and the kind of meetings that you have are just broad. Meeting different people from different places, and you're always finding a gem somewhere."

Mike Ralston CEO Blencowe Resources

"So many things, so many big companies, the breadth of investors, the different people around here. It was just incredible to see the depth of projects and everything going on. It's impossible to pick one. It's just too good."

Adrian O'Brien VP - Business Development & Communications Midnight Sun Mining

"So in my experience, Mining Indaba is a place where connection happens, connection on all areas specifically related to mining, whether it's on the educational field, the research field, on the future developments. And it's in place where networks are being fostered."
Francis Petersen Vice Chancellor and Principal University of Pretoria

"I've been coming to Mining Indaba for over 10 years and have never been as excited. I think the push on critical minerals and the talk about local beneficiation have been fascinating and multi-layered. So I've been delighted and it's been fantastic so far."
Ignacio De Calonje CIO Metals & Mining International Finance Corporation (IFC)

"My experience of Mining Indaba has been one where we used the opportunity to hold sessions, contribute to panels, and meet some of our key stakeholders, including ministers, who are ultimately responsible for maximizing the opportunities for generating wealth from Africa's critical minerals." Mark Robinson Executive Director EITI (Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative)

"For me, the largest impression of Mining Indaba is the scale. It's just amazing to see everyone across the globe, across Africa, in one place."

Ricardo Rosa Microsoft Africa’s Director for Enterprise Commercial

"The one aspect that left a lasting impression on me so far at this Mining Indaba in the year 2025 is the fact that Africa is realizing that the world needs our minerals and metals." Shirley Webber Managing Principal, Coverage Head: Resources & Energy Sector Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

"Very enlightening seeing that the themes for future proofing Africa mining, including the youth, the women, and ASM, are being discussed on all the platforms."
Zenzi Awases President Association of Women in Mining Africa

"Mining Indaba in Cape Town is hosting everybody interested in mining in Africa."

Madelein Todd Marketing Executive Manganese Metal Co

"There are a lot of mining organisations with different amazing stands, giving you a phenomenal opportunity to network."

Oletilwe Ramashala Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Sanlam Corporate

"There's a good diversity of people here. It's not just people from one sector - it is quite a broader spectrum. I have met with Investors, potential new suppliers, some product suppliers who have been very interesting and certainly some new leads."
James Philip COO Thor Explorations

"Exploration booths were more accessible, had quality and diverse names, and were based in diverse parts of the continent."

Bereket A. Berhe Managing Director, Mining Analyst Beacon Securities Limited

Raj Khatri Head of Metals & Mining, EMEA | Investment Banking, Canaccord Genuity Limited Raj Khatri

“Mining Indaba Africa continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the mining sector conferences. I was impressed by the ongoing evolution to include a broader range of streams, offering dedicated sessions for government/ policy makers, mining companies, investors, and advisers. The event is impeccably organised, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees, from registration, meetings to the structured panel sessions which I was invited to present. Every detail is carefully managed, allowing participants to focus on valuable discussions and networking. Overall, Mining Indaba Africa is an unmissable event for anyone in the industry. It continues to grow and makes it a premier platform for those such as myself who have significant business across Africa.”

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2025 Exhibitor Highlights

Solarcentury Africa and the Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia to develop a 67 MWp solar project

During Mining Indaba 2025, Solarcentury Africa announced the signing of an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to develop a 60 MW solar plant in Zambia.

Strategic partnership agreement between Total Energies and Mota Engil

Present in Cape Town for the 2025 edition of Mining Indaba, Jean Philippe Torres, Directeur Afrique / Senior Vice President Africa MS of Total Energies met Manuel Mota, President of Mota-Engil, to sign a strategic partnership agreement between the two companies.

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Joint Development Agreement (JDA) among Anglo American South Africa, Sasol and De Beers Group

Signed at Investing in African Mining Indaba, Anglo American South Africa’s Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Sasol and De Beers Group marks a significant step towards developing a local renewable diesel value chain in South Africa.

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