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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Gary Lane

President Southern African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy

Gary Lane is an engineer, executive, and recognised thought leader in the mining industry, with extensive experience across mining operations, technology, and organisational performance. He is the President of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) and the founder of Vuuma Collaborations, where he focuses on helping organisations transition from effort-driven activity to people-centric operating models that deliver measurable value. In addition to his industry leadership roles, Gary has founded and led multiple start-ups aimed at driving innovation and meaningful change in the mining and industrial sectors, particularly at the intersection of people, process, and technology. His work spans operational excellence, systems thinking, governance, and leadership development, with a strong emphasis on translating strategy into practical, on-site execution. He is particularly passionate about building capable teams, strengthening operating models, and applying data-driven value driver frameworks to improve safety, productivity, and long-term sustainability in complex operating environments. 

2026 Agenda Sessions

Gauteng: Africa’s mining innovation capital – Unlocking high-value opportunities in green metals and

As the global mining landscape shifts toward automation, green metals, and resilient value chains, Gauteng is emerging as Africa’s ‘Mining Innovation Capital’, where world-class engineering, advanced manufacturing, research excellence, and green industrialisation converge. 

This insight session invites investors, buyers, OEMs, and technology partners to explore opportunities across mining equipment, technology, beneficiation, and the future of green metals. 

Attendees will gain strategic insights into: 

  • High-growth investment opportunities across mining equipment, digital technologies, automation, and processing innovation 
  • Gauteng’s expanding Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) and green metals infrastructure, including hubs for engineering, R&D, and industrialisation 
  • Market-entry and partnership pathways for global firms seeking to scale solutions across African mining markets 
  • Case studies showcasing cutting-edge technologies accelerating efficiency, enhanced safety, and sustainable metals production 
  • Government–industry initiatives advancing ease of doing business, investor incentives, infrastructure readiness, and export competitiveness 

Wednesday 11 February 11:15 - 12:45 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 11:15 02/11/2026 12:45 Gauteng: Africa’s mining innovation capital – Unlocking high-value opportunities in green metals and

As the global mining landscape shifts toward automation, green metals, and resilient value chains, Gauteng is emerging as Africa’s ‘Mining Innovation Capital’, where world-class engineering, advanced manufacturing, research excellence, and green industrialisation converge. 

This insight session invites investors, buyers, OEMs, and technology partners to explore opportunities across mining equipment, technology, beneficiation, and the future of green metals. 

Attendees will gain strategic insights into: 

  • High-growth investment opportunities across mining equipment, digital technologies, automation, and processing innovation 
  • Gauteng’s expanding Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) and green metals infrastructure, including hubs for engineering, R&D, and industrialisation 
  • Market-entry and partnership pathways for global firms seeking to scale solutions across African mining markets 
  • Case studies showcasing cutting-edge technologies accelerating efficiency, enhanced safety, and sustainable metals production 
  • Government–industry initiatives advancing ease of doing business, investor incentives, infrastructure readiness, and export competitiveness 
 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1) Africa/Johannesburg
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