Resources 4 Africa was pleased to host the 11th edition of its annual Junior Indaba on 27 & 28 May 2025 in Johannesburg.
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 were 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.
Attendees and participated in the all-important conversations which addressed questions including:
- How can we create an enabling environment for junior mining and exploration in South Africa?
- What are the latest updates on the South African cadastral system?
- How can junior miners and investors manage the risks of operating/investing in Africa?
- How are juniors addressing the challenges of ESG requirements and energy security/transition concerns?
- How can juniors overcome the obstacles to obtaining financing for their projects?
- What is the role of junior miners in meeting the demand for critical minerals and metals?
- What lessons can be learned from successful junior miners who have managed to successfully get a project off the ground?
- What technological innovations can be implemented for junior mining and exploration projects?
- And much more…
Popular features over the two days included Mythbusters and a showcase of presentations from junior miners across the continent. The speaker line-up included junior producers, investors, government, legal and industry experts. The programme is available here and the list of speakers can be viewed here.
Thank you for joining us this year!
Our in-person and virtual conference platform offer significant networking and branding opportunities for our speakers, partners and sponsors. For more information on sponsorship packages available for all of our conferences, please email Stuart Alderson-Smith: sponsorship@resources4africa.com
Sponsors and Mining Industry Partners of the 2025 Junior Indaba included:
Lead Sponsor: DRA Global
Co-Lead Sponsor: ENS
Premium Sponsor: Fluor
Mining Industry Partners: AEMFC, Exxaro Resources, Implats, Minerals Council South Africa, Seriti Resources, Sibanye-Stillwater
Networking Sponsors: Council for Geoscience, Junior Mining Council, METC Engineering, MetSoP, Rand Mutual Assurance, The SSC Group, Tiefenthaler Legal, The Ukwazi Group
We look forward to seeing you again next year!
The Junior Indaba is brought to you by Resources 4 Africa, the organisers of the Joburg Indaba.
“By the industry for the industry”
Key issues in the spotlight
Strategic thinking and interactive conversation about the junior mining sector in Africa, with the intention of aiding the advancement and development of this sector.
Who will be there
Junior mining executives and investors from South Africa and the rest of Africa including the developing mining economies of Botswana, the DRC, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania...
Media
The Junior Indaba will provide daily news content with business, financial and trade media through interviews and interaction with our speakers, sponsors and delegates. Check out our "In The News" page...
Sponsors
Global and local mining and investment brands team up in partnership with the Junior Indaba. Boost your company brand to this influential target audience, through one of many tiered packages available.