Mining Indaba kicks off on Monday – SA’s Mining Sector faces critical challenges ahead of 2025 Indaba
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GUEST – Collen Dlamini - Head of Public Affairs - Mining Indaba
The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba, scheduled from February 3 to 6 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, arrives at a pivotal moment for South Africa's mining sector. Themed "Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!", this year's conference seeks to address the pressing challenges confronting the industry. Illegal mining has escalated into a significant threat, undermining economic stability and exacerbating social inequalities.
Recent incidents, such as the crisis in Stilfontein, have highlighted the severity of this issue. Additionally, the potential closure of major steel plants in Newcastle and Vereeniging due to high operational costs and competition from inexpensive imports poses a risk to thousands of jobs and investor confidence.
The Mining Indaba serves as a crucial platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable solutions. By fostering public-private partnerships and emphasizing infrastructure development, the conference aims to enhance the sector's attractiveness to investors and ensure its long-term viability. As the industry navigates these complex challenges, the 2025 Mining Indaba's focus on strategic leadership and innovation is essential for shaping a resilient and prosperous future for South Africa's mining sector.
The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba, scheduled from February 3 to 6 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, arrives at a pivotal moment for South Africa's mining sector. Themed "Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!", this year's conference seeks to address the pressing challenges confronting the industry. Illegal mining has escalated into a significant threat, undermining economic stability and exacerbating social inequalities.
Recent incidents, such as the crisis in Stilfontein, have highlighted the severity of this issue. Additionally, the potential closure of major steel plants in Newcastle and Vereeniging due to high operational costs and competition from inexpensive imports poses a risk to thousands of jobs and investor confidence.
The Mining Indaba serves as a crucial platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable solutions. By fostering public-private partnerships and emphasizing infrastructure development, the conference aims to enhance the sector's attractiveness to investors and ensure its long-term viability. As the industry navigates these complex challenges, the 2025 Mining Indaba's focus on strategic leadership and innovation is essential for shaping a resilient and prosperous future for South Africa's mining sector.