2026

The Junior Indaba, for explorers, developers and investors in junior mining

Speakers

2026 Speakers included

Heidi Sternberg

Sector Specialist; Mining, Beneficiation & Energy, Public Investment Corporation (PIC)

Jacob Mbele

Director General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)

Anthony Viljoen

Chief Executive Officer, Andrada Mining

Mzila Mthenjane

Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council South Africa

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For explorers, developers and investors in junior mining

Exploring opportunities and challenges in junior mining and exploration across Africa

The Junior Indaba is a popular meeting place for junior miners and is enjoyed by all for its incisive, informative and frank discussions tackling the challenges of and opportunities for junior mining and exploration in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa.

Discussions are framed within the global geopolitical, supply chain and energy shifts taking place and their impact on junior mining. Topics under discussion included the demand for critical metals, the global outlook for commodities, investors’ perspectives on junior mining projects, ESG considerations and much, much more.

Listen to honest, open and crucial conversations affecting the sector

Meet with all the key stakeholders in the industry

Network and engage with key decision makers in an informal environment

TicketING

Registrations for 2026 are now Closed

Thank you for your support in 2026.

Watch this space for details on registering for the 2027 Junior Indaba.

In-person - 2-day conference package

R12 450

In-person attendance includes full online access before, during and after the event.

In-person - 1-day conference package

R9 450

In-person attendance includes full online access before, during and after the event.

Online Only - 2-day conference package

R2 500

Includes full online access before, during and after the event.

Event Venue

The Junior Indaba, for explorers, developers and investors in junior mining

Agenda

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Join us for the 13th edition of
the Junior Indaba in 2027

“tackling the challenges of and opportunities for junior mining and exploration in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa”