Modern Mining January 2024

MINING INDABA PREVIEW

The organisers have also placed great focus on its technology programme, which has been an evolving programme for the past few years and has become a platform to showcase future mining technologies. The Tech and Innovation Hub – which takes place on the show floor – is designed to speak to technology providers and exhibitors, with the aim of exploring the future of mining at a deep and meaningful level to help the industry process its own technology journey faster. The programme will include technologies in action, providing a visual and sensory experience that enables the audience to better connect with the technology and its potential. “Our youth day, which takes place on Thursday, could perhaps be seen as an outlying element to our event but we have recognised the role youth will play in tomorrow’s mining industry. For 2024, we are working to integrate younger generations into Mining Indaba across the full event and look at how we can support young students financially to engage in a career in mining,” says Cornish. As Mining Indaba 2024 is primarily dedicated to

networking, conversations, and content delivery at Mining Indaba. Moreover, the sustainability programme – rebranded to the Sustainability Series – has been extended to two days. “This is the event organiser’s response to the industry’s need to talk about sustain ability at length. It is a driving factor for the mining industry at present and forms one of the most impor tant programmes we offer in 2024,” explains Cornish.

Investing in African Mining Indaba aims to showcase the thriving African mining industry and its readiness for investment. The event brings together stakeholders from across the mining industry to drive positive and long-term change in the sector.

Mining Indaba CSR initiatives supported by Hyve Group Plc  As a multi-national event company. Hyve places a strong emphasis on selecting local suppliers and provides opportunities for entrepreneurs. This not only creates jobs and supports economic growth but also ensures grassroots benefits. partnered with Breadline Africa to build a school in Masonwabe, providing qual ity education for hundreds of children in the Western Cape.  Investing in education empowers individuals and contributes to Africa’s development, driving innovation and sustainable growth.

solution, with a low carbon footprint, reduced environmental impact and set a new standard for sustainability. The team used CNC technology for precise manufacturing, enhancing the units’ sustainability. Any graphics not reused by clients were donated to Cape Town based manufacturer Sealand Gear, who used the old fabric graphics to create inners for their responsibly-made bags. This partnership promotes the circular economy and sustainable products.

 Hyve’s events have contributed to society by supporting young people through donations to Cotlands charity and student sponsorship programmes.  Mining Indaba specifically has

 The Mining Indaba team collaborated with South African supplier Jane&Paul to create a sustainable exhibition infrastructure. The flat pack modular

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