Mining Indaba 2026: Welcome Africa’s Premier Mining Event
Africa’s mining sector currently stands at a crossroads – How do we balance surging global demand for critical minerals, with environmental and social issues of sustainability, inclusive growth, and innovation?
The Investing in African Mining Indaba remains the continent’s unrivalled platform for shaping the industry’s future. Scheduled for the 9th to the 12th of February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), this will be the 32nd year that this event will take place and is said to once again set to draw over 10 000 delegates from around the world.
Known globally as simply “Mining Indaba,” the conference has long been the go-to gathering for mining company executives, global investors, government ministers, policymakers, community representatives, technology innovators, and service providers. It serves as the epicentre where conversations spark partnerships, investment commitments are forged, and strategies emerge to unlock Africa’s vast mineral potential.
This 2026 edition has the theme “Stronger Together: Progress through Partnerships”. This rallying call emphasises collaborative efforts across governments, industry, communities, and civil society to advance mining in ways that deliver shared prosperity. As one insight from the event’s vision notes, the theme resonates with the South African philosophy of Ubuntu, the Xhosa word for “I am because we are”, highlighting how unity is strength, and reinforcing how collective action can drive inclusive development, environmental stewardship, and economic diversification. In an era where Africa’s minerals are central to the global energy transition, the theme urges moving beyond transactional relationships toward genuine, empowering partnerships that benefit all stakeholders.
Attendees can anticipate a dynamic, high-impact program built around 10 content pillars, which include: communities and indigenous people, critical minerals, disruptive technologies, governance and regulation, downstream buyers, and so much more. The agenda features keynote addresses, panel discussions, and technical sessions tackling pressing topics. Highlights include debates such as “Is the term ‘Critical Minerals’ right for Africa?” and explorations of regional alliances to amplify community impact. There will also be specialised showcases that spotlight country investment opportunities, early-stage explorers, and high-potential junior mining projects.
A major draw remains the high-level ministerial participation. Ministers from across the continent including: South Africa’s Hon. Gwede Mantashe, Senegal’s H.E. Birame Soulèye Diop, Sierra Leone’s Hon. Julius Daniel Mattai, and representatives from Angola, Botswana, DRC, Ghana and Kenya will share policy insights and signal investment priorities.
Key numbers from the event include:
• More than 625 speakers,
• 1 450+ mining executives,
• 1,300+ global investors,
• and 1,400+ government officials,
The event facilitates unparalleled networking opportunities and features like the Business Matchmaking Programme, the Mining Indaba app for personalised scheduling, deal-making forums, and an expansive exhibition floor, all of which will be showcasing major players, tech innovators, and solution providers with the goal of turning ideas into tangible opportunities.
Mining Indaba’s significance extends beyond its sheer scale. For over three decades, it has driven sustainable investment in African mining, helping transform policy landscapes, attract capital, and promote responsible practices. As global demand for metals essential to green technologies intensifies, the event positions Africa not merely as a resource supplier but as a leader in value addition, innovation, and equitable growth.
With registration open and early-bird savings available until early February, stakeholders are encouraged to secure their place soon. Cape Town in February will once again host mining’s biggest week, a convergence of visionaries ready to build a resilient, collaborative, and prosperous future for the sector.
For additional information and what to expect, visit the official website at https://miningindaba.com/home
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