Lebogang Maile
MEC Gauteng Department of Finance & Economic Development
Lebogang Maile, Gauteng's MEC for Finance and Economic Development, is a key figure in South African politics. He rose to prominence as a youth activist during the country's transition to democracy, notably as COSAS President, influencing education policy. He progressed through the ANC Youth League, serving as Provincial Chairperson and advocating for youth development, which led to the formation of the Gauteng Youth Commission. Maile entered the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in 2009 and later served as MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Economic Development, and Human Settlements. He's championed development and access to resources. Elected Vice President of the Forum of Regions of Africa, he also chairs Gauteng's Governance Cluster and heads the ANC's provincial elections. An author and public policy advocate, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma and an LLB.
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)
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
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