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

Sami Alharbi

Assistant Deputy Minister for Resources & Land Affairs Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

A geologist with over 22 years of experience in the exploration and development of gold and base metals projects within the Arabian Shield. He has held several leadership positions at the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and contributed directly to a number of significant mineral discoveries in the Kingdom. He later founded and managed a consultancy company specialized in providing geological and mining advisory services to both the public and private sectors. Currently, Mr, Al Harbi serves as Acting Assistant Deputy Minister for Mineral Resources and Land Affairs at Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, where he plays a key role in shaping strategies to unlock Saudi Arabia’s mineral potential and advance sustainable development of the Kingdom’s mineral resources.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Geology and Mineral Resources Exploration – King Abdulaziz University

2026 Agenda Sessions

How can African countries leverage the rise of new investors in critical minerals?

The first part of this session focuses on how private capital and sovereign stakeholders are shaping Africa’s next generation of mining and infrastructure projects. Drawing on perspectives from global mining leadership, private equity, and government, this discussion will explore how early-stage project development, capital deployment strategies, and policy alignment can unlock value across the project lifecycle.

Panellists will examine what investors look for at the front end of projects, how governments can position assets to attract long-term capital, and where partnerships between private investors and state actors are most effective in accelerating development while managing risk.

Monday 09 February 16:00 - 17:00 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/09/2026 16:00 02/09/2026 17:00 How can African countries leverage the rise of new investors in critical minerals? The first part of this session focuses on how private capital and sovereign stakeholders are shaping Africa’s next generation of mining and infrastructure projects. Drawing on perspectives from global mining leadership, private equity, and government, this discussion will explore how early-stage project development, capital deployment strategies, and policy alignment can unlock value across the project lifecycle.

Panellists will examine what investors look for at the front end of projects, how governments can position assets to attract long-term capital, and where partnerships between private investors and state actors are most effective in accelerating development while managing risk. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

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