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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Frans Baleni

Independent Director F11 Consulting Management Consulting

Frans Baleni is a visionary leader with over 30 years of multi-industry experience. He is recognised for turning ideas into results through sound strategy, uniting diverse perspectives, and maintaining a calm, respected approach to decision-making. His leadership style blends storytelling that inspires action with a steadfast commitment to health and safety, principles that have consistently guided his career and the organisations he has served.Beginning his career as a mineworker, he played a pivotal role in establishing the National Union of Mineworkers. Since then, he has built a reputation for tackling complex challenges across industries and for leading teams as an executive coach, consultant, and mentor, including contributions to GEPF. Currently serving as Chairman of the Mining Indaba Executive Advisory Board, he brings sharp commercial insight, strong governance expertise, and a commitment to health and safety, government relations, energy, and stakeholder management. His influence also extends to shaping national policy, with contributions to the King II Committee on sustainability and the National Electricity Forum that led to the establishment of NERSA. 


 

2026 Agenda Sessions

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony sets the strategic tone for Mining Indaba 2026, convening African leaders, senior policymakers, and industry stakeholders at a pivotal moment for the global minerals sector.


The session will reflect on Africa’s role in an increasingly volatile global environment, the rising strategic importance of critical minerals, and how partnership, policy coherence, and long-term vision can translate mineral wealth into inclusive growth and long-term resilience.

Monday 09 February 08:30 - 11:00 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Leadership

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 08:30 02/09/2026 11:00 Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony sets the strategic tone for Mining Indaba 2026, convening African leaders, senior policymakers, and industry stakeholders at a pivotal moment for the global minerals sector.


The session will reflect on Africa’s role in an increasingly volatile global environment, the rising strategic importance of critical minerals, and how partnership, policy coherence, and long-term vision can translate mineral wealth into inclusive growth and long-term resilience.

 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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