London Indaba 2025: Africa’s mining powerhouses to shape the future of mining

With just one week remaining, anticipation is building for the third edition of the London Indaba 2025, scheduled for June 24-25, 2025, at the InterContinental Park Lane, London. This event, chaired by Mining guru Bernard Swanepoel and organised by the team behind the renowned Joburg Indaba, will convene over 50 CEOs, ministers, and senior stakeholders from across the mining and investment spectrum to discuss Africa’s critical role in supplying the minerals and metals of the future.

Spotlight on key speakers

Sibanye-Stillwater: Neal Froneman

Neal Froneman, the CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater and Chairman of the World Gold Council, will play a key role at the Indaba. Sibanye-Stillwater, a leading company in the precious metals sector, manages significant gold and platinum group metals (PGMs) mines in South Africa and Zimbabwe and ranks as the third-largest producer of palladium and platinum globally. Froneman is anticipated to discuss the challenges and opportunities that large-scale mining faces in Southern Africa, the future of gold in the context of market fluctuations, and the company’s approaches to responsible mining and capital management.

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Ivanhoe Mines: Marna Cloete

Marna Cloete, the President and CEO of Ivanhoe Mines, will provide an overview of the operational challenges and growth opportunities for mining in Africa. Ivanhoe Mines is leading the way in the development of copper, zinc, and platinum group metals, with significant projects such as Kamoa-Kakula in the DRC and Platreef in South Africa. Cloete’s presentation will discuss how Ivanhoe is tackling energy and infrastructure obstacles, the rising demand for copper due to global electrification and the company’s vision for sustainable growth throughout the continent.

Government leadership: Hon. Winston Chitando

Hon. Winston Chitando, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Mines and Mining Development, will represent African government perspectives. He is expected to discuss Zimbabwe’s ambitions to become a hub for critical minerals, regulatory reforms, and how the country is positioning itself to attract global investment while balancing national interests and community development.

What to expect: Themes and anticipated highlights

Attendees can expect a dynamic, debate-driven agenda that highlights Africa’s growing significance in the global mining sector. Topics will include Africa’s vital role in supplying future-facing metals such as copper, PGMs, and gold, and how the continent is increasingly central to the global mining value chain. Geopolitical and investment-focused panels will explore the implications of the shifting world order, the UK government’s strategy in partnering with African nations, and the broader impact of global politics on mining policy and investment. Additionally, commodity-specific sessions will provide deep dives into copper’s importance in the energy transition, gold’s performance in uncertain economic conditions, and the evolving outlook for PGMs.

The event will also tackle operational and regulatory aspects of mining in Africa. Prominent CEOs, including Cloete and Froneman, will lead discussions on responsible mining practices, risk management, and executing large-scale projects across the continent. Government ministers and senior officials will share strategies to attract investment, enhance regulatory frameworks, and promote sustainable development. A spotlight will also be placed on junior miners, emphasizing their growing role in discovering new resources and contributing to Africa’s mining-driven growth.

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The London Indaba is well-known for fostering open and honest discussions—”no echo chambers, no easy questions”—where leaders from the industry, investors, and policymakers take part in challenging conversations that influence the future of mining. The event offers not just valuable insights from top-level professionals but also unmatched networking possibilities for all parties invested in Africa’s mining industry.

The London Indaba is supported by leading industry partners, including Anglo American, BHP, Harmony Gold, Implats, Sibanye-Stillwater, Valterra Platinum, and Zimplats, with premium sponsorship from Accenture and S&P Global, and support from Brand South Africa.

With the global spotlight on Africa’s minerals and metals, the 2025 London Indaba is set to deliver the conversations and connections that will define the next era of mining and investment on the continent.