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Joburg Indaba

Joburg Indaba is an annual mining conference held in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together senior executives, investors, analysts, government officials and other stakeholders in the mining sector. It focuses on strategic issues facing South Africa's mining industry, including policy, regulation, investment and the global competitiveness of local mining houses. The conference provides a platform for frank debate on topics such as mining charter implementation, loadshedding, infrastructure constraints, commodity cycles and the future of mining jobs. Speakers typically include chief executives of major mining companies such as Anglo American, Valterra Platinum and other platinum, gold and coal producers operating in South Africa, alongside government figures such as the Mineral Resources Minister. The event is closely followed by industry media and is regarded as a barometer of sentiment within the South African mining sector. It is organised independently of government and positions itself as a forum for candid, sometimes critical, discussion of policy and regulatory developments. Veteran mining figures, including former executives turned commentators, often participate in panel discussions. The Joburg Indaba has grown over the years into one of the key fixtures on the South African mining industry's annual calendar, alongside other events such as the Investing in African Mining Indaba. It typically takes place in the latter part of the year in Johannesburg.

Joburg Indaba News


Kearney South Africa Energy Partner Frances Phillips.
Green iron-ore is a great South African export opportunity, Joburg Indaba hears
23rd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Making green iron-ore for exportation is a great opportunity, South Africa’s Joburg Indaba heard on Thursday, October 8, when Kearney South Africa energy partner Frances Phillips drew attention to... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad,
South Africa remains premier mining jurisdiction, says Anglo which is investing R11bn
12th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa remains one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions, Anglo American has spelt out emphatically, amid itself investing R11.2-billlion in the ultra-high dense media separation... 


Mineral Resources and Petroleum Minister Gwede Mantashe.
Minister urges South Africans to work together in confronting high fuel price
9th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

It must be appreciated that the current high price of fuel is a function of the war in the Middle East and South Africans must work together in confronting it, Mineral Resources and Petroleum... 


On-The-Air (09/10/2026)
On-The-Air (09/10/2026)
9th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about green iron-ore; diamds that flow down our rivers and the urgent need to combat climate change. 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne
Mining industry commits to investing more in combating GBV in South Africa – Dunne
8th October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The member companies of mining industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa have committed to combating gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment of women in the workplace, said its... 


An image of Newmont CEO and president Natascha Viljoen
Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen inducted into Joburg Indaba Hall of Fame
7th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold mining company Newmont CEO and president Natascha Viljoen was inducted into the Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame at the opening of the Joburg Indaba on October 6. The honour recognises more... 


A session at the Joburg Indaba led by Bernard Swanepoel
Indaba plans to address hard topics ‘face on’
25th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

The programme for the Joburg Indaba mining conference revolves around one connecting idea: South African mining has to convert a period of real volatility into a “durable advantage”, says Joburg... 


Southern Palladium executive chairperson Roger Baxter
Exploration-driven mining revival would reignite industrialisation
24th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Rather than focusing narrowly on minerals beneficiation, South African policymakers have been urged to pay much closer attention to reigniting and expanding the market for the country’s already... 


Exxaro Resources CEO Ben Magara
Magara reflects on return as Exxaro CEO, discusses diversification strategy
9th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Reflecting on his return as CEO of Exxaro Resources, Ben Magara discussed the group’s diversification strategy at this year’s Joburg Indaba, highlighting the “next dawn” at the company. In a... 


Mining as the engine of South Africa’s reindustrialisation
Mining as the engine of South Africa’s reindustrialisation
9th October 2025

By SSC Group founder and CEO Fred Arendse As a proud sponsor of this year’s Joburg Indaba, the diversified mining and investment company SSC Group had the honour of engaging with some of the... 


Head and should shot of Andries
Infrastructure, trust, technology to dominate talks
26th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Eskom and its generation and grid dynamics will likely be a key talking point at this year's Joburg Indaba, says professional services and auditing firm PwC Africa energy, utilities and resources... 


Panelists sit in discussions at last year's event.
Indaba to spotlight policy, investment and beneficiation
26th September 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

This year’s Joburg Indaba will focus on creating an enabling environment that supports mining opportunities in South Africa, providing insights into the global outlook for platinum- group metals... 


CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals
CGS provides expert insights on critical minerals
25th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

While South Africa is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the increasing demand for critical minerals globally, issues such as the need for skills development,... 


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