What To Expect

What's new for 2025

Mining Indaba 2025 offers an immersive experience that brings together the brightest minds and industry leaders to shape the future of mining in Africa and beyond. Attendees can engage in exclusive content sessions, high-level networking opportunities, and explore the latest trends driving the industry forward. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and investment, this year’s event promises to be a game-changer for all participants.

What's new at Mining Indaba

Brand-new government space in CTICC 2

In 2025, the African mining industry will witness a transformative shift with a larger and more impactful government presence at Mining Indaba, following the relocation of government activities to the CTICC 2 building. This move aims to provide ministers with a larger and more collaborative space to participate in crucial discussions and projects for sustainable investment and development in the mining sector. With a focus on enhancing attendee experience, the new government hub will serve as a central point for ministers to navigate the full Mining Indaba event with ease.

Dealmakers Den

Reigniting the Battlefield for Africa’s next mining GIANTS Step into The Dealmakers Den, an electrifying, high-stakes arena that reimagines the Investment Battlefield with a surge of dynamic energy. Feel the intensity of junior mining companies presenting their ventures to a panel of investors. But it’s not just a pitch – it’s a showcase of emerging innovation and potential.

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Investment Village

The Investment Village located in CTICC1.

This dedicated space designed for investors and mining companies and serves as a central hub for networking, learning, and exploring investment opportunities. It includes three areas: the Investment Lounge for networking and scheduled one-on-one meetings, the Investment Theatre hosting content like Commodity Roundtables and the Dealmakers Den, and the Explorers Showcase where 40 exploration companies with African assets present their projects.

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Strictly by invitation

Country Investment Forums

Country Investment Forums play a crucial role in fostering dialogue and collaboration between key players in the mining industry to drive sustainable growth and development in specific countries. Countries such as Namibia, Morocco, and Côte d'Ivoire will focus on unlocking each country's potential in the mining sector, aiming to attract new investments and foster sustainable development. These closed-door discussions will provide a platform for governments, mining companies, investors, and community representatives to collaborate and create actionable outcomes to enhance each country's investment profile and pave the way for a prosperous future in the mining sector.

Improved for 2025

Strictly by invitation

Ministerial Symposium

The 2025 Ministerial Symposium with the theme "Building a unified African mining value chain: Enhancing best practice" is set to bring together key stakeholders to discuss and implement best practices in the industry. With a focus on enhancing processes across the mining value chain, the symposium aims to drive sustainable development and socio-economic growth in the region through initiatives such as promoting responsible mining practices, supporting local communities, and fostering innovation in mining. Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions led by industry experts, networking opportunities with global leaders in mining, and the formation of strategic partnerships for innovative solutions.

Networking events

At Mining Indaba 2025, you will have access to various networking events to help you connect with key players in the African mining sector. From casual coffee catchups to more formal networking opportunities, these events give you the perfect chance to meet potential partners, discover new opportunities, and grow your network.

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2025 Exhibitors

ICoCA – The Responsible Security Association

Stand P24

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer du Congo (SNCC)

Stand A47

XAKWA HOLDINGS

Stand B02

CPDM - (Centre for the Promotion and Development of Mining in Guinea)

Donaldson Filtration System (Pty) LTD

Stand G21

National Minerals Agency - Sierra Leone

Stand U10

Spectrometer Technologies

Stand F10

Geological Survey of Finland GTK

Stand P02

S T Africa Trading Enterprise cc

Stand U52

BUREAU VERITAS TESTING & INSPECTION

ACTIVATION LABORATORIES LTD (ACTLABS)

Stand F34

IGS (International Geoscience Services)

EIT RawMaterials GmbH

Stand V33

Al Etihad Gold Refinery DMCC

UK Department for Business and Trade

Stand W30

LOMBARD INSURANCE

Stand A01

Fenner Conveyor Belting

Stand T36

Rand Mutual Admin Services

Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)

Stand H40

Bhairava Agricole Sarl

Stand ES14

YANTAI JINPENG MINING MACHINERY CO. LTD

Stand P25

SOGUIPAMI - (Guinean Mining Asset Company)

Stand V12

Lindian Resources Limited

Stand F31

Transnet

Stand N38

Falcon Metal Resources Botswana Pty Ltd

Stand ES23

ENVIROSERV

Stand T30

Addinol Lube Oil GmbH

Stand Q41

Gauteng Growth & Development Agency

Stand R10

Xcalibur Smart Mapping

Stand K10

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Key sessions to look out for

Sunday 02 February 08:00 - 16:00

Ministerial Symposium

Held under the theme ‘Building a unified African mining value chain: Enhancing best practice’, the Ministerial Symposium continues to gather African government leaders, industry stakeholders, and key figures in the mining sector to tackle critical challenges and foster collaboration; this year focusing on best practice across the mining value chain, including permit issuance, resource stewardship, and downstream value addition.

Featuring expanded UN-style breakout sessions accommodating larger groups, discussions will yield actionable commitments aimed at improving permitting efficiency, maximizing local community resource benefits, and promoting domestic mineral processing for economic resilience. The setting not only fosters diverse input but encourages a thorough analysis of the challenges to future-proof Africa's mining sector, ensuring the continent fully reaps the economic benefits of its rich mineral resources.

Strictly by invitation only, the Ministerial Symposium will ensure that critical discussions can be conducted effectively, enabling ministers to engage more deeply on urgent matters and fostering meaningful partnerships that can propel sustainable development throughout Africa’s mining industry. This transformation underscores Mining Indaba’s commitment to promoting open dialogue on Africa's mineral wealth and its vital role in shaping the future of global supply chains.

Monday 03 February 09:00 - 12:00

OPENING CEREMONY

Monday 03 February 10:00 - 10:45

Lateral migration of technologies - is mining being disruptive enough with technology?

Examining technology trends across various industries to identify potential areas for migration
Exploring complementary technologies that can benefit from cross-industry application
Is resistance to change and adoption of new technologies within organizations slowing technological progress?

Monday 03 February 10:45 - 11:05

Tech in Action session

Live demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies which are leading global innovation.

Monday 03 February 11:00 - 11:05

Host welcome remarks

Monday 03 February 11:05 - 11:50

Innovating the future - Strategies for Effective Research Commercialisation in Mining.

What are the processes and challenges in commercialising mining-related research
How does commercialisation contribute to sustainability and competitiveness in mining?
What role do universities and research institutions play in mining research commercialisation, and who is at fault for poor commercialisation?

Monday 03 February 11:05 - 11:30

Keynote: Commodity outlook 2025

Keynote by a leading expert in the field – presenting their annual commodity outlook report exclusively at Mining Indaba. Explore short-term and long-term forecasts for commodity markets, considering the potential impacts of geopolitical developments, environmental policies, and technological advancements.

Monday 03 February 11:30 - 12:15