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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 Diretor de Relações com Investidores 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 e cofundador

“It's huge. It's a very diverse industry, which I found very pleasant.”
Martina Biene Grupo Volkswagen África Presidente e Diretor Executivo

"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 Diretor-geral Aurora Drilling

Não é todos os dias que se consegue reunir toda a indústria mineira num só local. É uma boa oportunidade para mostrar o que fazemos e estabelecer contactos com os nossos clientes e potenciais futuros clientes. É importante marcar presença, porque estes são os nossos clientes e, se estiverem familiarizados com a nossa marca, entrarão em contacto connosco quando tiverem projetos para pôr em prática. Japie Du Plessis Diretor-geral Murray & Roberts

«O que torna esta plataforma ideal é a diversidade de pontos de vista e a interação. Todos partilhamos os mesmos desafios e podemos encontrar soluções comuns. Se colaborarmos e trabalharmos em conjunto, podemos chegar a soluções, mas se não estivermos presentes, ninguém saberá do que somos capazes. Esta plataforma, esta abordagem de indaba, é muito gratificante.» Kavita Pema Vice-presidente de Sustentabilidade 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 Gestor de Marketing e Marca 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 Gestor de Desenvolvimento de Negócios 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 Diretor de Desenvolvimento 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 Engenheiro de Minas Sénior Ministério das Minas e do Desenvolvimento Mineral, República da Zâmbia

«Continuo a vir porque não só conheço novos parceiros, como também encontro alguns responsáveis que estão a melhorar as políticas mineiras africanas.» Ismael Diakite Representante Principal Consórcio vencedor do 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 Inspetor-Geral Ministério das Minas, República Democrática do 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 Diretor Executivo 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 Vice-presidente - Desenvolvimento de Negócios e Comunicação 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-reitor e Diretor Universidade de Pretória

"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 Diretor Executivo 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 Diretor de Vendas Empresariais da Microsoft África

"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 Presidente Associação de Mulheres na Indústria Mineira de África

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

Madelein Todd Executivo de Marketing Manganese Metal Co

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

Oletilwe Ramashala Diretor de Desenvolvimento de Negócios e Parcerias Estratégicas Sanlam Corporativo

"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 Diretor de Operações Thor Explorations

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

Bereket A. Berhe Diretor-geral, Analista do setor mineiro Beacon Securities Limited

Raj Khatri Diretor do Setor de Metais e Mineração, EMEA | Banca de Investimento, Canaccord Genuity Limited Raj Khatri

“A Mining Indaba Africa continua a ser uma referência de excelência entre as conferências do setor mineiro. Fiquei impressionado com a evolução contínua do evento, que inclui agora uma gama mais ampla de temas, oferecendo sessões específicas para representantes governamentais e decisores políticos, empresas mineiras, investidores e consultores. O evento está organizado de forma impecável, garantindo uma experiência perfeita aos participantes, desde o registo e as reuniões até às sessões de painéis estruturadas para as quais fui convidado a apresentar. Cada detalhe é cuidadosamente gerido, permitindo que os participantes se concentrem em discussões valiosas e no networking. No geral, a Mining Indaba Africa é um evento imperdível para qualquer pessoa do setor. Continua a crescer e torna-se uma plataforma de excelência para aqueles que, como eu, têm negócios significativos em toda a África.»

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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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