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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Maidei Matika

Chief Investment Facilitator OR Tambo Special Economic Zone

Maidei Matika is the Chief Investment Facilitator at the Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (Gauteng IDZ), where she leads the attraction, structuring, and conversion of strategic investments into the OR Tambo International Airport Special Economic Zone (SEZ). She has played a pivotal role in advancing mining beneficiation and downstream industrialisation, positioning the OR Tambo SEZ as a globally competitive platform for precious metals beneficiation, jewellery manufacturing, and export-oriented value chains. Maidei facilitated over R1 billion in investment into the OR Tambo SEZ Jewellery Manufacturing Park, a flagship beneficiation initiative that is fully operational. Beyond OR Tambo, she engages across Gauteng’s SEZ programme, supporting the province’s agenda where SEZs serve as catalysts for reindustrialisation, localisation, and inclusive economic growth. Nationally, Maidei contributes to SEZ stakeholder forums and analytical review work, shaping the evolution of South Africa’s SEZ framework. Prior to joining Gauteng IDZ, Maidei consulted for public and private sector organisations on strategy development, organisational design, public policy, and economic empowerment solutions. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Industrial Psychology) from the University of Namibia and an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria, complemented by executive training in project management, strategic management, and corporate governance. 

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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