Consulting and risk management firm Deloitte will launch three industry reports detailing the state and the future of mining in Africa and mining trends on the continent at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, which will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 9 to 12.

‘The State of Mining in Africa’ report focuses on the challenges which the mining industry in Africa faces; the ‘Future of Mining in Africa’ report will provide an overview of mining innovations; and the ‘Tracking the Trends in Mining’ report identifies the top ten issues affecting the global mining industry.

Deloitte Africa and energy resources leader Andrew Lane tells Mining Weekly that Deloitte will also take part in the event as an exhibition sponsor to showcase its capabilities in the mining sector. He says the event not only provides Deloitte with an opportunity to interact with its clients but also enables the company to track the latest trends and challenges facing the mining industry in Africa. “This will put us in a position to understand the challenges that our clients face, thereby enabling us to better service their needs.”

Lane says Deloitte wants to use the Mining Indaba to communicate its ability to advise mining companies on how to deal with the complex issues they face daily. He adds that the company wants to share its knowledge and expertise on the industry with the various mining stakeholders that will attend the event.

Dealing with Pertinent Issues
Lane notes that the Investing in African Mining Indaba plays a significant role in attracting investment to the continent, as it draws potential investors from all over the world.

He adds that the Mining Indaba should discuss pertinent industry issues, such as how to establish regulatory certainty in the sector and how to tackle industrial strike action and labour unrest. “Labour is a huge issue in South Africa, among other countries, and this impacts negatively on potential investment.”

Lane says Deloitte has benefited from its years of attending the Investing in African Mining Indaba, which is why the company plans to continue its involvement at the event.