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Day 02: Minerals Council South Africa at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026
Day two centres on safety, collaboration and how partnerships can strengthen mining’s impact.
Day two at Mining Indaba 2026 focuses on people, partnerships and practical progress. The Minerals Council South Africa leads with a media briefing on health and safety, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to Zero Harm. Throughout the day, the Minerals Council takes part in panel discussions and industry conversations that explore infrastructure, community impact and policy choices shaping mining’s future. Together, these engagements highlight how collaboration and partnerships across sectors can strengthen mining’s contribution to the economy and society.
Meet the Mining Indaba day 02 Minerals Council speakers
Dr Thuthula Balfour
Head of Health and Safety
Dr Balfour is a medical doctor with 38 years of experience, having led key health initiatives in mining, served on multiple boards, and recognised as a Top 100 Global Inspirational Woman in Mining.
VIEW BIO WATCH KEY MESSAGE VIDEOJapie Fullard
Chair of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm Forum
CEO of Glencore Alloys and Chairman of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm Forum, driving industry leadership and collaboration to advance safety performance and the goal of Zero Harm in mining.
VIEW BIOShamini Harrington
Senior Executive: Environment, Health, Legacies and Employee Relations
Leads environment, health and employee relations, focusing on responsible mining, sustainability and strengthening relationships across the industry.
VIEW BIO WATCH KEY MESSAGE VIDEOAlex Khumalo
Head: Social Performance
Alex Khumalo is an Independent Trustee of multiple trusts, has expertise in socio-economic development, and held roles at Anglo American Platinum, Scaw Metals Group, and AfriSam.
VIEW BIO WATCH KEY MESSAGE VIDEOMzila Mthenjane
Chief Executive Officer
Mzila Mthenjane has more than 30 years of experience in mining and financial services. He has held various board positions and has led impactful stakeholder engagement and ESG strategies.
VIEW BIO WATCH KEY MESSAGE VIDEOBongani Motsa
Acting Chief Economist
With more than two decades of experience as an economist, Bongani provides economic analysis and insight to support evidence-based, data-driven advocacy for the mining sector.
VIEW BIO WATCH KEY MESSAGE VIDEODushendra Naidoo
Head of Safety and Sustainable Development
Dushendra has more than 20 years of engineering experience across mining, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. He holds a MEng (Mechanical) and has led key projects in mineral processing and production.
VIEW BIO WATCH KEY MESSAGE VIDEODr Thuthula Balfour
Head of Health and Safety
Dr Balfour is a medical doctor with 38 years of experience, having led key health initiatives in mining, served on multiple boards, and recognised as a Top 100 Global Inspirational Woman in Mining.
VIEW BIOJapie Fullard
Chair of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm Forum
CEO of Glencore Alloys and Chairman of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm Forum, driving industry leadership and collaboration to advance safety performance and the goal of Zero Harm in mining.
VIEW BIOShamini Harrington
Senior Executive: Environment, Health, Legacies and Employee Relations
Leads environment, health and employee relations, focusing on responsible mining, sustainability and strengthening relationships across the industry.
VIEW BIOAlex Khumalo
Head: Social Performance
Alex Khumalo is an Independent Trustee of multiple trusts, has expertise in socio-economic development, and held roles at Anglo American Platinum, Scaw Metals Group, and AfriSam.
VIEW BIOMzila Mthenjane
Chief Executive Officer
Mzila Mthenjane has more than 30 years of experience in mining and financial services. He has held various board positions and has led impactful stakeholder engagement and ESG strategies.
VIEW BIOBongani Motsa
Acting Chief Economist
With more than two decades of experience as an economist, Bongani provides economic analysis and insight to support evidence-based, data-driven advocacy for the mining sector.
VIEW BIODushendra Naidoo
Head of Safety and Sustainable Development
Dushendra has more than 20 years of engineering experience across mining, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. He holds a MEng (Mechanical) and has led key projects in mineral processing and production.
VIEW BIO"The mining industry has reduced fatalities in three decades by 91% to 41 from 484 in 1994. Injuries have fallen by 80% from 8,347 thirty years ago.”
- Japie Fullard, Chair of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm Forum
Media statement
Media statement: The Minerals Council South Africa reviews fall-of-ground interventions to continue the mining sector’s downward trajectory in safety incidents after a record year 2025
Media statement: The Minerals Council South Africa reviews fall-of-ground interventions
Speech
Health and safety media briefing
Japie Fullard, Chair of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm ForumPublications
New mine health and safety milestones for adoption beyond 2024
The new mine health and safety milestones for adoption beyond 2024 fact sheet outlines the mining industry’s commitment to improving health and safety, with goals like achieving zero fatalities, reducing reportable accidents, and addressing issues linked to occupational health.
to employees.
Our people, our strength.
Employees are the heart of mining. The industry invests in their safety, health, and skills development to create well-paid, dignified, sustainable jobs that support families and secure bright futures. This fact sheet shows you how mining is improving the lives of employees.
Case study: alternative power sources in noise risk management
This case study highlights how Assmang Limited applied alternative power solutions to reduce noise exposure in mining operations. The approach demonstrates practical engineering controls that improve hearing safety and strengthen noise risk management underground.
Video gallery
Disruptive discussion
Part 02: Reimagining mining partnerships through empathy
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council, Andrew Motsomi, CEO, Debswana Diamond Company, Marna Cloete, President and CEO, Ivanhoe Mines, Richard Stewart, CEO, Sibanye-Stillwater, Vijay Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Zinc International
Panel discussion
Progress through private sector partnerships: driving economic recovery
Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist, Minerals Council, Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council, Nolitha Fakude, Chair, Anglo American South Africa, Dan Marokane, Group CEO, Eskom, Michelle Phillips, Group CEO, Transnet
Disruptive discussion
Part 02: Reimagining mining partnerships through empathy
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council, Andrew Motsomi, CEO, Debswana Diamond Company, Marna Cloete, President and CEO, Ivanhoe Mines, Richard Stewart, CEO, Sibanye-Stillwater, Vijay Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Zinc International
Panel discussion
Progress through private sector partnerships: driving economic recovery
Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist, Minerals Council, Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council, Nolitha Fakude, Chair, Anglo American South Africa, Dan Marokane, Group CEO, Eskom, Michelle Phillips, Group CEO, Transnet
Media coverage
Mining MX
Minerals Council urges rational policy amid SA mining talks
Minerals Council president Paul Dunne calls for rational, well-informed policy decisions in ongoing minerals legislation talks, warning that uncertainty threatens investment and industry growth.
LISTEN HEREMoneyweb
New mining bill risks jobs, investment, and certainty
The Minerals Council warns that proposed mining legislation could undermine investor confidence, stall growth, and cost jobs. Its submission calls for urgent revisions to avoid long-term economic damage.
LISTEN HEREMining Weekly
Minerals Council deepens MRDB engagement with DMPR
The Minerals Council will continue engaging the DMPR on the Mineral Resources Development Bill to promote a regulatory framework that supports investment, growth, and transformation.
READ MOREMining MX
Minerals Council urges rational policy amid SA mining talks
Minerals Council president Paul Dunne calls for rational, well-informed policy decisions in ongoing minerals legislation talks, warning that uncertainty threatens investment and industry growth.
LISTEN HEREMoneyweb
New mining bill risks jobs, investment, and certainty
The Minerals Council warns that proposed mining legislation could undermine investor confidence, stall growth, and cost jobs. Its submission calls for urgent revisions to avoid long-term economic damage.
LISTEN HEREMining Weekly
Minerals Council deepens MRDB engagement with DMPR
The Minerals Council will continue engaging the DMPR on the Mineral Resources Development Bill to promote a regulatory framework that supports investment, growth, and transformation.
READ MORENews24
Minerals Council aims to resolve MRDB tensions privately
The Minerals Council is engaging the DMPR on the MRDB to avoid litigation, advocating for clarity on empowerment, beneficiation, and mine closure to support investment and transformation.
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He highlights a powerful thread running through today’s sessions: empathy as a strategic enabler.
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The Minerals Council South Africa has released an official media statement reviewing fall of ground (FOG) interventions and reaffirming the sector’s continued downward trajectory.📄
📄 Download the official media statement: https://ow.ly/vI1y50Yc58E
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Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa, highlighted the urgent need to revive exploration investment.
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