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

Hon. Samantha Graham-Maré

Deputy Minister of Electricity & Energy Republic of South Africa

Samantha Graham-Maré was an entrepreneur in the private sector before becoming active in local politics in Aberdeen in the Eastern Cape, Republic of South Africa, in 2009. She served as a councillor in the Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality from 2011 until 2019, when she was elected to Parliament. Her portfolio included the positions of Shadow Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, and later Shadow Minister of Electricity. On 3 July 2024, she was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy. She holds a LLB degree from the University of South Africa (UNISA), and serves on the Boards of local charities, including the Giant Flag Trust and Owl House Foundation.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Building Critical Minerals Value Chains in South Africa: An Investor Dialogue

South Africa has adopted a Critical Minerals Strategy and Implementation Plan that positions the country as a reliable supplier and value-adding hub for minerals essential to the global energy transition, digitalisation, and advanced manufacturing. This was further supported by the adoption of the G20 Critical Minerals Framework at the G20 Leaders Summit.

This event is designed to showcase South Africa’s critical minerals value proposition, create a direct conversation between economic Ministers and investors, and highlight concrete opportunities where South Africa is ready to partner.

Monday 09 February 14:00 - 16:00 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 14:00 02/09/2026 16:00 Building Critical Minerals Value Chains in South Africa: An Investor Dialogue South Africa has adopted a Critical Minerals Strategy and Implementation Plan that positions the country as a reliable supplier and value-adding hub for minerals essential to the global energy transition, digitalisation, and advanced manufacturing. This was further supported by the adoption of the G20 Critical Minerals Framework at the G20 Leaders Summit.

This event is designed to showcase South Africa’s critical minerals value proposition, create a direct conversation between economic Ministers and investors, and highlight concrete opportunities where South Africa is ready to partner. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

How can Africa close its transmission infrastructure gap to power mining and industrial growth?

Africa’s energy challenge is no longer generation, but the transmission and distribution of electricity. Mining operations, industrial parks, and communities are constrained by the lack of grid connectivity. How can governments, utilities, and the private sector mobilise capital and policy reform to expand transmission capacity?

Tuesday 10 February 16:30 - 17:30 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)