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.
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.
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.