JUNIOR INDABA TO HIGHLIGHT STRATEGIC ROLE OF JUNIOR MINING IN AFRICA
DISCUSSIONS ON SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMING TO COALSAFE 2026
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JUNIOR INDABA TO HIGHLIGHT STRATEGIC ROLE OF JUNIOR MINING IN AFRICA
• Nchakha Moloi, chairperson, Motjoli Resources
• Botlhale Seageng, director: Investment Promotion, Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources( DMPR)
• Patrycja Kula-Verster, Primary Markets: Business Development manager, JSE
• Heidi Sternberg, sector specialist, Mining, Beneficiation and Energy, Public Investment Corporation( PIC)
• Fred Arendse, founder and president, Junior Mining Council
• Hulme Scholes, director, Malan Scholes Inc.
For registrations and viewing of the final programme, visit www. juniorindaba. com.
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Junior Indaba to spotlight critical challenges and best opportunities for junior miners.
The 12th edition of the annual Junior Indaba will take place on 9 – 10 June 2026 at the Country Club in Auckland Park. Hosted by Resources 4 Africa, the event will bring together explorers, developers and investors for informative and candid discussions tackling the challenges of and opportunities for junior mining and exploration in South Africa and Africa.
Discussions this year will address critical issues such as:
• The strategic role of junior mining in Africa’ s mining economies.
• The impact of global geopolitical, supply chain and energy challenges on junior mining.
• Best opportunities for junior mining.
• What investors are looking for in junior mining projects.
• How to create an enabling environment that supports junior mining in South Africa.
• How China’ s influence across African mining economies is influencing junior mining.
• How to overcome the challenges of small-scale / illegal mining in South Africa.
• What the current trends influencing commodity markets are.
• How junior miners can take advantage of the growing demand for critical minerals and metals.
• How technology developments are changing the junior mining and exploration space.
• What we can learn from successful junior miners in Africa.
Popular features over the two days include myth busters and a showcase of presentations from junior miners across the continent. The speaker line-up will include junior producers, investors, government, legal and industry experts.
Chaired by Bernard Swanepoel, early confirmed speakers include:
• Hanré Rossouw, president and CEO, NextSource Materials
• Sean Meadon, Gold Ore Limited
• James Kenny, CEO, Frontier Rare Earths
• Troth Saindi, Group Exploration manager, Tusker Minerals
• Cliff Fitzhenry, consultant: Tanzania, QX Resources
• Jacob Mbele, DG, Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources( DMPR)
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Sponsors and Mining Industry Partners of the 2026 Junior Indaba include:
• Lead sponsor: DRA Global
• Mining industry partner: Minerals Council South Africa
• Networking sponsors: Fraser McGill, TotalEnergies
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How is China’ s influence across African mining economies influencing junior mining.
DISCUSSIONS ON SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMING TO COALSAFE 2026
COALSAFE 2026 returns as the premier platform dedicated to strengthening pillars across the coal mining value chain.
As Africa’ s coal sector continues to play a vital role in energy security and economic development, the focus on safety, health, environmental stewardship and sustainability has never been more critical. COALSAFE 2026 returns as the premier platform dedicated to strengthening these pillars across the coal mining value chain.
Hosted under the auspices of the South African Colliery Managers’ Association( SACMA), the event will once again bring together industry leaders, mine management, organised labour, regulators,
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