Minerals Council South Africa at the 2026 Joburg Indaba
The Minerals Council South Africa puts investment, growth and competitiveness firmly in focus at the Joburg Indaba, highlighting the conditions needed to unlock the mining sector’s full potential.
President Paul Dunne provides an update on the Council’s Investment and Growth Strategy, including opportunities to strengthen mining’s contribution to the economy. CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Paul Dunne also bring the Council’s perspective to a discussion on policy, regulation and investor confidence, and the factors influencing investment decisions.
Their contributions underscore the importance of a competitive, predictable regulatory and operating environment that encourages investment, sustainable growth, job creation and greater value from South Africa’s mineral resources.
Resources
Keynote address: Investment and Growth Strategy to grow the mining sector and create jobs
The Minerals Council is targeting 3% annual mining growth, which could add R65 billion to GDP and support 50,000 to 100,000 additional jobs by 2035, while unlocking investment and strengthening South Africa’s mining competitiveness and growth.
Paul Dunne,
President, Minerals Council South Africa
Sound bite: Unlocking investment and driving growth through strategic partnership.
At the 2026 Joburg Indaba, CEO Mzila Mthenjane outlines the Minerals Council's focus on domestic and foreign capital, mine asset repurposing, and sustainable economic transition.
Mzila Mthenjane,
CEO, Minerals Council South Africa
Videos
Keynote address: Investment and Growth Strategy to grow the mining sector and create jobs
Paul Dunne, President, Minerals Council
Interview: Driving mining growth through responsible leadership and investment strategy
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council