With Anglo American as a lead industry sponsor, the 2025 African Mining Indaba has officially come to a close, hosted from 2-6 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa. The theme for this year’s Indaba was “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!”.
Anglo American had a strong contingent of representation and involvement at the Indaba this year, with 18 speakers involved over the course of the conference, as well as hosting a special Anglo American lounge experience for guests, signing an innovative partnership with Sasol, hosting the annual Anglo American gala dinner at Vergelelegen wine estate, and judging and sponsoring the prize for the 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield competition.
Duncan Wanblad’s keynote address
On Monday, 3 February, our Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad gave a keynote address at the Indaba, while in attendance were ministers, ambassadors, high commissioners, envoys and diplomats from many countries, notably including the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources in South Africa, Gwede Mantashe.
Duncan explored what it will take to secure the future of African mining, focusing on investment confidence, policy stability and partnerships that create real economic value. Duncan said: “There is no single path forward, but collaboration is key. We cannot succeed unless Africa succeeds, and Africa cannot reach its full potential without a thriving mining sector. By working together across industries, governments and communities, we can build, innovate and transform mining to benefit people, economies and future generations. It is about inspiring each other to succeed.”
