Mining Indaba 2025 to engage the entire ecosystem of mining

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 will run from 3-6 February 2025 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre, and will continue in its bid to build a stronger, more resilient sector

This year, the premier platform for deal-making, investment and corporate networking, has built and released its 2025 agenda around the theme of ‘Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!’ which will be anchored on seven key content pillars. These include Industrialising Africa; Future-Proofing our Communities; Delivering Effective Net Zero & Just Energy Transition Strategies; Maximising on Africa’s Critical Minerals Endowment; Giving a Voice to Future Generations; Adopting Game-Changing Technologies; and Prioritising Health & Safety.

“We stand at a critical juncture for African mining,” surmised Laura Nicholson, head of content & strategic partnerships for Mining Indaba. “The 2025 theme underscores the urgent need for the sector to proactively address challenges while capitalising on emerging opportunities. This requires bringing together not only decision-makers, investors, and miners, but all key stakeholders from across the value chain, including mining communities and indigenous people, next-generation professionals and downstream buyers.

“Never before have we fully engaged the entire ecosystem of mining, but we are moving forward into a different future, unlike any we’ve seen in the mining industry before. Adaption requires thinking holistically about the entire value chain and connecting with all those directly and indirectly affected by it.”

Shaping the future of African mining

The show will feature four newly-launched key programmes – Disruptive Discussions, Sustainability Series, Technology & Innovation Hub, and the Intergovernmental Summit – aiming to showcase discussion themes and support a sustainable future.

“The industrialisation of Africa is contingent on the strong performance of the mining sector – which must ultimately support local mid- and downstream value-addition opportunities for additional mineral beneficiation and ultimately full-scale manufacturing,” Nicholson added.

For the first time, the event will showcase actionable strategies for building resilient mineral supply chains, enhancing Africa's role in global critical minerals production, and deepening partnerships between governments and the private sector to ensure responsible resource development.

“We’re not just future-proofing the industry; we’re shaping the future of African development itself,” Nicholson commented. “Mining is no longer just about extraction – it's about value creation across the entire ecosystem. From rare minerals to critical metals, African mining is driving the innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable economic growth needed for tomorrow.”

Mining Indaba is looking to build on the success of the 2024 edition which saw record participation. Around 9,900 attendees were present, including more than 1,200 investors and 2,000+ executives from mining companies worldwide. Discover African Review's report on the edition by clicking here.