2023 Investing in African Mining Indaba
Date: | 6 – 9 February 2023 |
Venue: | Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa |
Booth: | R30 |
Panel Discussion: | Mining Technology, Community Engagement, and Involvement 7 February 2023, 10:55-11:40 SAST Moderator: Kobus van der Wath, Founder & CEO, Axis Group International |

Event description:
Investing in African Mining Indaba is dedicated to the development of mining in Africa. The event, which is taking place from 6 – 9 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, brings together a wide spectrum of industry experts and offers a unique and unrivalled perspective of the African mining industry.
On the 7th of February, Axis Group’s Kobus Van Der Wath (CEO) will be moderating the panel entitled Mining Technology, Community Engagement, and Involvement. The discussion will take place from 10:55 – 11:40 on the Auditorium stage and will feature notable speakers: Werner Duvenhage, Managing Director, Richard Bay Minerals – Rio Tino plc; Jacqui Coombes, Managing Director and CEO, Amira Global; David Thornton, Regional Senior Vice President, Newmont Africa; Yvonne Mfolo, Executive Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Impact, Anglo American Platinum; Veronica Nyhan Jones, Global Head, Advisory Infrastructure and Natural Resources, IFC.
The discussion will feature the following themes including:
- How the spending power of mines can be used to make a difference across communities
- How Innovation within community engagement can be used to drive greater inclusive procurement
- Digital contracts, automated DCs and improved robotics – the accelerated impact of supply chains in a digitised environment
- Technology and procurement
- How communities and mining companies can leverage technology to actively reduce unemployment
Axis Group will be an exhibitor in the event at booth R30.
For more information and the programme schedule, please visit the event page.