Indaba embraces disruption
The Cape Town International Convention Centre will again host the world’s largest African mining investment event when industry stakeholders from across the continent gather from February 5-8 for the 30th Investing in African Mining Indaba.
The conference aims to encourage and support constructive changes needed in the sector under the theme: “Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining”.
According to organisers, the industry finds itself in the early stages of disruption due to advancements in technology, health and safety, beneficiation and exploration, among others.
“Disruption means many things to various industry subsectors, and the Mining Indaba wants to explore this theme on every level,” says Laura Cornish, Head of Content at Mining Indaba.
The 2024 theme outlines the need for Africa’s mining industry to embrace change to become a meaningful global competitor in supplying key minerals to drive a sustainable future for the planet. The conference hopes to address issues with a refreshed content programme that will take on a new direction and purpose.
“Ultimately, we want to disrupt traditional thinking around processes and conversations, and explore what our industry truly needs to resolve challenges. We want to deliver content that does not shy away from the difficult questions, and we want industry to showcase how they are disrupting our industry to achieve a brighter future,” says Cornish.
During the conference, strategic and influential stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, investors and disruptive services providers, will experience new opportunities for knowledge sharing, deal sourcing and corporate matchmaking during a Ministerial Symposium, an Intergovernmental Summit, various content streams and special sessions that address diverse and relevant subjects.
The programme includes the three-day disruptive discussions, Industry Intel and Investor Series streams, and the two-day Sustainability Series and Technology and Innovation Hub streams.