The South African delegation led by the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) will participate at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba to be convened under theme “Future-proofing African Mining, today!”.
To be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 03 – 06 February 2025, the Investing in African Mining Indaba is the world’s largest gathering of captains of the mining industry, investors, and global leaders. In line with the theme of the conference, this year's discussions at the Indaba are expected to focus on technological advancements, inclusive growth, and the importance of sustainability, and in so doing ensuring that the African mining industry remains competitive and resilient in the global market.
Team South Africa as led by Minister Mantashe will also host/participate in several sessions including, inter alia, South Africa diamond show dinner, a Ministerial Roundtable, a seminar to unpack the study on the state of mining in South Africa and the country’s draft critical minerals strategy, the women in mining session, and the young professionals’ forum.
Joining the Minister at the Indaba this year is the Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina, Director General and senior officials of the department, senior executives of state-owned entities including, but not limited to, Council of Geoscience, Mintek, and the State Diamond Trader.
Members of the Media are advised of the following public engagements of the South African delegation:
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EVENT
MESSENGER
DATE
TIME
VENUE
1
Minister Mantashe to deliver the keynote address at the South African Diamond Show Launch
Minister Mantashe
02 February 2025
18h00
Capetonian hotel
2
African Mining Indaba official opening ceremony address by Minister Gwede Mantashe
03 February 2025
09h00
CTICC, Main Hall
3
Critical Materials Ministerial Roundtable:
13h30 – 14h00
CTICC2, Room 8.3
4
Media briefing with Minister Mantashe and Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina.
16h00 – 17h00
CTICC, ground floor
5
South Africa State of Mining and Critical Minerals Strategy Update
04 February 2025
09h30
CTICC2, IGS Track II, Room 8.1 – 8.2
6
Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina to deliver a Keynote address at the WIMSA Women in Mining event.
Deputy Minister Mncina
05 February 2025
CTICC2, Meeting Room 1.54/1.55
7
Ms Phumzile Mgcina, Deputy Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources to deliver a Keynote Address at the Young Professionals Agenda
06 February 2025
CTICC
To rsvp for the events above, please contact the following: Johannes Mokobane – Johannes.Mokobane@dmre.gov.za / 082 766 3674 For media enquiries: mediadesk@energy.gov.za / media@dmre.gov.za Mr Makhosonke Buthelezi – Makhosonke.buthelezi@dmre.gov.za / 0823595584 Ms Yolanda Mhlathi - Yolanda.Mhlathi@dmre.gov.za / 0672581122 Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy