- equipment manufacturers
- professional services
- resellers
- suppliers
- government regulators
- financial institutions
- investors
- other stakeholders
Mining Indaba 2026
Event type: Trade show
Date: February 8 to 12, 2026
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Venue: Cullinan Hotel
Industry: Mining, Industrial machinery, Clean technologies, Education
Registration deadline: November 05, 2025
Who should apply: Canadian businesses looking to connect with the following players in Africa’s mining sector:
Event description
Mining Indaba is the world’s largest event dedicated to the capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. The event brings together more than 6,500 leaders and decision-makers from across the global mining value chain.
Alongside the main program, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will host a Canada-focused side program designed to connect Canadian mining and supply chain companies with African and international partners. Participants will benefit from tailored B2B meetings, curated networking opportunities, and on-the-ground support from Trade Commissioners with deep knowledge of local markets.
Trade Commissioners covering Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Egypt will also be present at the event. They can offer market intelligence and provide direct advice on business opportunities in their respective markets.
Through this program, Canadian companies can:
- increase their visibility
- showcase expertise in sustainable and innovative mining practices
- build relationships that support long-term growth in Africa’s mining sector
Companies may also choose to explore the trade show independently, complementing the opportunities offered by the TCS program.
To express your interest in participating, or for more information, contact Drayton Brown and the TCS in Johannesburg’s Mining Indaba team.
Benefits of participating
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
- Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
- Meet academic or research entities
- Participate in networking events
- Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
- Increase visibility of your product or service
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service
- Compare your product/service with international competitors
- Pitch your product/service to selected audiences
How the program works
- Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
- Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.
- Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.
Contact us
Drayton Brown
Trade Commissioner
South Africa
jburg-indaba@international.gc.ca