Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2026-02-09T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-02-12T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

Alex Khumalo

Head: Social Performance Minerals Council South Africa

Alex serves as the Head: Social Performance at the Minerals Council South Africa, where he provides key thought leadership on how the mining industry can achieve positive and sustainable social impacts within its host communities. He brings a wealth of experience from holding various roles within mining, steel products, and cement manufacturing companies. Alex holds an undergraduate degree in International Relations and Political Studies, complemented by postgraduate business qualifications from the University of the Witwatersrand. He currently extends his expertise by serving as an Independent Trustee for the South Deep Education and Community Trusts.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Can regional alliances amplify positive community impact?

WHAT IF mining companies actively collaborated to deliver transformative community projects – actively on the ground during life- of-mine operations but also by pooling cash towards legacy funding for post mine closure? Regional mining alliances could unlock larger, more strategic investments that go beyond individual efforts. By pooling resources, aligning goals, and coordinating action, these alliances could dramatically amplify the scale and sustainability of community benefits.

Tuesday 10 February 15:05 - 16:00 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 15:05 02/10/2026 16:00 Can regional alliances amplify positive community impact?

Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg

How can governments and miners build partnerships that deliver long-term value?

Minerals offer multi-generational development opportunities for the communities where they are mined, but has the balance of who carries that responsibility become too one-sided? If miners feel they shoulder too much of the development burden, will they lose interest in certain regions? Or should governments demand more value addition from industry?

Wednesday 11 February 09:15 - 10:00 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 09:15 02/11/2026 10:00 How can governments and miners build partnerships that deliver long-term value? Minerals offer multi-generational development opportunities for the communities where they are mined, but has the balance of who carries that responsibility become too one-sided? If miners feel they shoulder too much of the development burden, will they lose interest in certain regions? Or should governments demand more value addition from industry? Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

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