Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2027-02-08T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2027-02-11T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

Mpumi Zikalala

CEO Kumba Iron Ore

Mpumi was appointed CEO of Kumba Iron Ore in January 2022. Mpumi started her career at De Beers in 2001 as a Process Engineer and held various leadership roles within production management, projects and sales including General Manager of the Voorspoed diamond mine in South Africa. Mpumi was appointed Deputy CEO of De Beers Consolidated Mines in November 2017, and Managing Director, De Beers Group Managed Operations, in April 2019.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Beyond symbolism: Government-Industry alignment in practice

As competition for capital intensifies, symbolic engagement is no longer enough to unlock investment. This session brings together senior government leaders and mining CEOs to examine how alignment between public policy and private capital actually delivers results. The discussion will focus on what investors look for beyond political presence, how governments can translate strategy into bankable frameworks, and how industry and the state can align on timelines, risk allocation, and execution. Grounded in real examples, the session moves past rhetoric to explore how effective government–industry partnerships drive projects from intent to investment.

Monday 09 February 09:30 - 10:30 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 09:30 02/09/2026 10:30 Beyond symbolism: Government-Industry alignment in practice As competition for capital intensifies, symbolic engagement is no longer enough to unlock investment. This session brings together senior government leaders and mining CEOs to examine how alignment between public policy and private capital actually delivers results. The discussion will focus on what investors look for beyond political presence, how governments can translate strategy into bankable frameworks, and how industry and the state can align on timelines, risk allocation, and execution. Grounded in real examples, the session moves past rhetoric to explore how effective government–industry partnerships drive projects from intent to investment. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

How can Africa future-proof its strategic corridors amid shifting geopolitics?

Africa’s trade and mineral corridors are central to its integration story, but also vulnerable to global realignments. As partners recalibrate their investment strategies, which corridor models can secure long-term African ownership and sustainability?

Tuesday 10 February 14:30 - 15:15 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 14:30 02/10/2026 15:15 How can Africa future-proof its strategic corridors amid shifting geopolitics? Africa’s trade and mineral corridors are central to its integration story, but also vulnerable to global realignments. As partners recalibrate their investment strategies, which corridor models can secure long-term African ownership and sustainability? Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

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