Modern Mining January 2024

MINING INDABA PREVIEW

investment conference will also feature the following concurrent special sessions and showcases:  Explorers Showcase The Explorers Showcase is an opportunity for exploration and early development mining firms in Africa. It aims to help explorers find the right partners and generate capital for their projects through exclusive deal-making networks.  Responsible Resourcing Awards Mining Indaba introduced the Junior ESG Awards two years ago to honour junior mining companies for their sustainable devel opment initiatives. Having rebranded as The Responsible Resourcing Awards, it continues to celebrate and recognise companies for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions, improving access to clean water, and promot ing sustainable economic development in their regions.  Investment Battlefield The Investment Battlefield is an annual compe tition for Africa’s top junior mining companies, held in partnership with Mining Indaba and 121 Cape Town events. The relegation-style format sees non-relegated juniors advance to the finals for best exploration and development projects.

‘giving back’, Barnard explains that organisers will advance several projects that provide greater sup port to areas of mining. “We will also be introducing an Icons of Women in Mining award, in partnership with Women in Mining SA to shine a spotlight on the road women have travelled to become meaningful contributors to our industry. Our event truly strives to connect industry experts while making a positive social and commu nity effect. By linking their mission with social and community benefits, we are promoting change that transcends beyond the bounds of the event itself.” Moreover, the largest ever African mining

Organisers are targeting a bigger and more interactive conference.

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