The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from Monday, 9 February to Thursday, 12 February. This is Africa’s leading gathering in the mining sector and is a massive driver of investment and networking for all attendees. The Mining Indaba hosts guest speakers, ministers, business leaders and conglomerates from across the entire supply chain under one roof.
The event sheds light on new economic strategies, supply chain efficiencies and potential investment opportunities for over 10 500 attendees, of which there are estimated to be more than 1300 global investors, 1400 government officials from across Africa and 1450 mining companies.
Custom Bulk Bags (CBB) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of world-class bulk bags in South Africa. We will be attending this year’s expo to showcase our wide range of products to key customers and potential partners within the African mining sphere. Our packaging products can be completely customised to fit various needs, whether it’s ore transportation, chemical storage, or packaging of refined minerals.
CBB produces up to 3.5 million bulk bags per year in partnership with its sister company, Custom Extrusion (CE). CE’s COO, Chris Byram, will be present at this year’s Mining Indaba to meet and mingle with investors, mining executives and key stakeholders from across the continent. With 19 years under his belt at the company, Chris has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share with attendees, supplying bulk bags to many of the industry’s largest mining companies.
Guest speakers at the 2026 African Mining Indaba
This year, a high-profile line-up of guest speakers and industry experts has been confirmed. Business leaders from Rio Tinto, TotalEnergies, Anglo American, Implats, De Beers Group and the Minerals Council South Africa will share insights and expert opinions on the current and future mining sector in Africa.
There will also be a number of guest speakers from non-mining enterprises, including Eskom, Deloitte, and the World Bank, to name a few. Numerous ministers will also attend this year’s event, including the ministers of mining from South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Egypt and Tanzania. In attendance, there will also be various ministers from other portfolios within South Africa and various sub-Saharan countries.
Why attend the 2026 Mining Indaba
This event is a vital networking tool for anyone interested in the African mining sector. Countless deals have been made in previous years that have led to the development and growth of the broader industry. The insights and expertise given at the indaba will be highly beneficial for investors, industry role-players and companies across the supply chain.
“Since its inception in 1994, the Investing in African Mining Indaba has become a pivotal event for mining professionals, investors, and industry leaders looking to capitalise on the vast opportunities in Africa’s mining sector,” reads a statement on the event’s website.
“With a focus on fostering long-term economic growth and sustainability, the event serves as a premier meeting place for networking, deal-making, and discussions on topics such as technological advancements in mining, sustainable mining practices, and investment opportunities in African mining projects,” their website continues.
This is a strategic opportunity to connect with Chris Byram at the Mining Indaba for a chat around your Custom Bulk Bags requirements. We are available for a free consultation on the perfect packaging product for your mining needs.
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Custom Bulk Bags is a major South African manufacturer of woven polypropylene bags for various industries, including mining, chemicals and agriculture. We are a Level 2 B-BBEE supplier that falls under the ownership structure of Deneb Investments Limited. For more information on our products, contact sales@custombulkbags.co.za.
