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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Matimba Mahange

Chairman, CEO MEMSA, JA Engineering Works

Matimba is the Chief Executive Officer of JA Engineering Works (Pty) Ltd, bringing over two decades of extensive experience to the role. His career is marked by a remarkable versatility, having contributed to key sectors including Mining (Anglo), Chemicals (Sasol Synfuels), Automotive (BMW), and Mining OEMs (Joy Global & Barloworld). His scale of expertise and leadership earned him a seat on the board of MEMSA in 2024 and Chairman in 2025.  He is also a Member of the Manufacturing Cluster with CSIR chaired by Prof Knoetzen from UCT. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Natal-Durban, and has further honed his leadership skills with a Program in Business Leadership and a Master’s in Business Leadership (MBL) from Unisa Business School of Leadership, South Africa. Matimba’s passion lies in fostering manufacturing excellence and driving industrialization within the Southern Africa region. His visionary leadership and commitment to innovation have been instrumental in positioning JA Engineering as a leader in the industry. His dedication to advancing the sector led him to join MEMSA, where he continues to champion the growth and development of the mining equipment manufacturing industry. 

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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