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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Hon. Geordin Hill-Lewis

Executive Mayor Cape Town

Geordin Hill-Lewis, 39, attended Edgemead High School, obtained an Honours degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from UCT, and a Masters in Finance specialising in Economic Policy from London University. He is a husband to Carla and father to a nine-year-old daughter. Hill-Lewis became politically active during his high school years. During his studies at the University of Cape Town, he founded the Democratic Alliance Students’ Organization (DASO). He worked as Chief of Staff in the office of former Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. In 2011, Hill-Lewis was elected as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, becoming the youngest MP at 24 years old. During his time in the National Assembly, he has served on various portfolios, such as Trade and Industry and Finance, and most recently served as the Shadow Minister of Finance. On 18 November 2021, Hill-Lewis was inaugurated as the youngest Mayor of the City of Cape Town.

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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