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Day 04: Minerals Council South Africa at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026
The Mining Indaba Young Professional Programme, in strategic partnership with the Minerals Council South Africa, creates a networking space for emerging leaders to engage with industry decision-makers. The programme offers insight into mining’s future, practical exposure to key issues, and opportunities to connect, learn and contribute to shaping a sustainable and inclusive mining sector
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Meet the Minerals Council South Africa Young Professionals
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Young Professionals Programme opening comments
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council South Africa
"A future-fit mining industry begins with young talent delivering global impact.”
- Khanani Ramoshaba, Adoption Team Manager: Noise, Minerals Council 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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▪ Badirammogo Water User Read More
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.
From the immersive “Reimagining Partnerships Through Read More
“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
