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Day 03: Minerals Council South Africa at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026
Day three at Mining Indaba 2026 turns the spotlight to the future of mining and its long-term relevance. The Minerals Council South Africa leads conversations on how the sector must remain competitive, trusted and aligned with national priorities. Through a media briefing, panel discussions and leadership exchanges, the Minerals Council explores partnerships between government and miners, policy alignment and value creation. A standout moment is a fireside conversation between Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, and Roger Baxter, former Minerals Council CEO, reflecting on leadership, lessons and the road ahead for South African mining.
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Meet the Mining Indaba day 03 Minerals Council speakers
"Our focus is on building partnerships for growth. We continue to work on collaboration projects in the mining sector when it comes to SLPs.”
- Tebello Chabana, Senior Executive: Public Affairs and Transformation, Minerals Council South Africa
Media briefing key points
Media briefing key points: Partnerships for growth – mines fostering partnerships with stakeholders
Tebello Chabana, Senior Executive: Public Affairs and Transformation, Minerals Council South Africa
Media briefing key points: SA’s critical minerals and beneficiation
Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist, Minerals Council South Africa
Media briefing key points: Policy certainty, water security and decarbonisation in SA mining
Shamini Harrington, Senior Executive: Environment, Health, ER and Legacies, Minerals Council South Africa
Facts and Figures 2025 Pocketbook
The Minerals Council has launched its Facts and Figures 2025 Pocketbook. It presents a data-based narrative about the state of mining in South Africa. The Pocketbook demonstrates why #MiningMatters, highlighting mining’s economic and social impact. The comprehensive Facts and Figures 2025 publication will be published in the third quarter of 2026.
The mining sector in 2025
to South Africa.
Mining for Mzanzi, mining for growth.
Mining is the foundation of South Africa’s economy, supporting growth, jobs, and infrastructure. Beyond minerals, it uplifts people by creating safe working places, empowering communities, creating business opportunities, and driving transformation. This fact sheet shows why #MiningMatters to South Africa.
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Reflecting on her experience, she highlighted the importance of young people taking their place in the mining industry and putting themselves out Read More
Joined by Dr Pontsho Twala, Director of the Wits Mining Institute, the discussion explored the intersection Read More
Drawing from her frontline work, she highlighted the critical role Read More
At today’s “What Do Young Professionals See as Mining’s Biggest Challenges?” audience participation session, Katleho Maeko, Deputy Head: Legal at the Minerals Council South Africa, brought sharp legal insight to the discussion.
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Mzila encourages the industry to see young professionals not as future leaders, but as present-day changemakers driving innovation in safety, sustainability, Read More
Investor confidence and national development goals often pull in different directions.
Chambers of Mines operate at the very intersection of these competing interests serving not just as advocates, but Read More
Collaboration between industry, government, and communities is key to unlocking sustainable progress.
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She emphasised that mining companies are investing in Read More
He highlighted that unlocking greater value from South Africa’s mineral wealth requires targeted investment, policy certainty, Read More
This morning, the Minerals Council South Africa hosted a media briefing featuring Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist, Tebello Chabana, Senior Executive: Public Affairs and Transformation, Shamini Harrington, Senior Executive: Read More
He highlights a powerful thread running through today’s sessions: empathy as a strategic enabler.
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“How do we responsibly leverage our existing resources Read More
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She also Read More
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He acknowledged a sobering reality: “The mining sector closed the year with 41 known fatalities. While this is Read More
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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Today centres on safety, collaboration and how partnerships can strengthen mining’s impact. We focus on people, partnerships and practical progress.
This Read More
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa, highlighted the urgent need to revive exploration investment.
Exploration investment has declined sharply from R6.2 billion in 2006 Read More
Compiled under the leadership of our Chief Economist, Bongani Motsa, the Pocketbook presents credible, evidence-based insight into the sector’s economic and social impact and contribution Read More