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

Bokang Kelepa

Chief Growth Officer Baletsema Holdings

Bokang brings over 20 years of experience as a Mining Engineer. He co-founded Baletsema Holdings, which offers mining services across multiple commodities, with a speciality in exploration drilling. His passion is learning and applying various technology trends in the mining industry worldwide. With this, he founded the 4IR-In-Mining seminar in 2019, which takes place annually and hosts and showcases the latest innovations in mining, leveraging world-leading technologies to solve industry problems. Bokang participates in multiple boards and committees, including, but not limited to, the South African Colliery Managers Association (SACMA), MineSafe, and Mining Review Africa's Mining Elites. He has received multiple recognitions and features from various industry bodies for his contributions to the mining industry. He is recognised as a Thought leader in mining, making him a keynote speaker at most mining events, discussing topics related to technology and innovation in mining.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Africa's exploration hotspots - critical minerals on a critical timeline

Africa is not just rich in resources – it’s the ultimate frontier for discovery. From copper belts to lithium corridors, the continent holds the keys to the global energy transition. As investor appetite surges and offtake deals accelerate, the race is on to uncover the next game-changing deposits. How can explorers push boundaries, fast-track projects, and secure funding while navigating political headwinds, complex geopolitics, and the risk of over-reliance on single-country buyers?

Thursday 12 February 09:05 - 09:45 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/12/2026 09:05 02/12/2026 09:45 Africa's exploration hotspots - critical minerals on a critical timeline Africa is not just rich in resources – it’s the ultimate frontier for discovery. From copper belts to lithium corridors, the continent holds the keys to the global energy transition. As investor appetite surges and offtake deals accelerate, the race is on to uncover the next game-changing deposits. How can explorers push boundaries, fast-track projects, and secure funding while navigating political headwinds, complex geopolitics, and the risk of over-reliance on single-country buyers? Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg

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