EVENTS
NINTH JOBURG INDABA on its way
Now in its ninth year, the 2021 Joburg Indaba is scheduled to take place on 6 and 7 October. As things stand, the event will be held online; should this change, however, an announcement will be made.
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or the second year in a row, the Joburg Indaba is being hosted on a virtual platform. It goes without saying that hosting an event of this magnitude virtually can be challenging. In the same breath, there are also numerous advantages to digital hosting. First, more international CEOs and investors are able to participate, as they are not limited by their geographical locations. Second, audience participation is also slightly easier via the online platform. Finally, the content of the event can still be accessed even after the event has concluded. What to expect in 2021 Regardless of the format, attendees can expect a highly engaging and interactive two days packed with no-holds-barred, constructive conversations on a wide range of critical issues affecting all stakeholders in the mining industry. Despite the pandemic, the industry has seen some strong commodity prices and the suggestion of a so-called commodities super-cycle. Speakers will unpack this and what it says about current trends affecting the global world of mining, with a focus on South African mining, the energy transition, the move towards
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decarbonisation and cleaner energy sources, ESG imperatives, investor requirements, and much more. The online event will also answer some burning questions, such as: 1. How is our country and its mining sector positioned to seize the opportunities ahead of us? 2. How does the country ensure economic recovery and prosperity, safeguard essential infrastructure, produce clean energy, increase investment, and reimagine socio-economic development collaboratively? Renowned as a leading industry gathering, the Joburg Indaba will once again bring together CEOs and senior representatives from all major mining houses, local and international investors, government, parastatals, experts from legal and advisory firms, and representatives from communities and organised labour. The event promises to engage attendees in open and honest discussions around the current state of the mining sector and how all stakeholders can work together to ensure that the industry grasps the opportunities of the future and contributes to economic recovery and development.
