Mining Indaba 2025: 3 – 6 February Putting “able” into sustainable mining. Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Mining Indaba 2025 Mining Indaba 2025 Putting “able” into sustainable mining. As the world moves toward a green energy future, Africa’s minerals and metals are essential in driving this shift. As a Pan-African bank, we recognise the role financial institutions play in ensuring targeted financing to support this transition, particularly as ESG requirements are becoming critical. We invite you to engage with our subject matter experts as they examine the dynamic mining sector in Africa and impart their knowledge on cutting-edge strategies and financial solutions that will facilitate the sector's transition. That’s how we are invested in your story. The role Africa’s minerals and metals will play in the green energy future. Meet our experts We are committed to strategically collaborating with you to put the “able” into sustainable mining. Chetan Jeeva Head: SA Corporate & Leveraged Finance, Absa CIB Craig Brewer Managing Director: Origination Investment Banking, Absa CIB David Mparutsa Head: Enterprise & Supply Chain Development, Absa CIB Dean Hack Director: Resources & Energy Client Coverage, Absa Securities UK Moreblessing Chanakira Director: Resources & Energy, Absa CIB Mpho Mofokeng Director: Resources & Project Finance, Absa CIB Shirley Webber Managing Principal, Coverage Head: Resources & Energy Sector, Absa CIB Tawanda Madondo Director: Resources & Energy, Absa CIB Theuns Ehlers Head: Resources & Project Finance, Absa CIB Tinyiko Mahange Director: Investment Banking, Absa CIB Join our investor panel discussions at the African Mining Indaba The latest in Mining Broadening your perspectives for the transition in Mining RESOURCES AND ENERGY Capital Allocation in Mining: Future-Proofing Africa’s Resource Sector The African mining industry faces a defining moment. The demand for critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earths continues to surge as economies pivot toward decarbonisation and renewable energy sources. Read more RESOURCES AND ENERGY Evolving Supplier Development Alongside the Future of African Mining In the late '80s, Anglo American pioneered an innovative supplier development model in South Africa. Through a suite of enterprise funds known as Zimele, the mining giant provided financial support to aspiring entrepreneurs from historically disadvantaged communities, leveraging its sector expertise and procurement networks as catalysts for fostering SME growth and driving broader, socially responsible economic development. Read more RESOURCES AND ENERGY Future-Fit Financing for African Mining Hinges on ESG The world is rewriting its rulebook. It’s no longer just about what you produce but how you produce it. For resource-rich regions like Africa, the implications are profound: the value of its vast reserves of critical minerals is now tied not only to their abundance but also to the ethical and sustainable frameworks governing their extraction and processing. Read more DEALS Driving a greener energy value chain We are pleased to share that Absa has successfully acted as Co-Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent and Hedge Provider alongside Nedbank for Pele Green Energy’s Sonvanger 100MW solar PV power project. This R2.2 billion project is a landmark transaction for Pele Green Energy, positioning them as a leading developer in South Africa’s renewable energy sector. Read more DEALS Enabling local prowess for world-class scale Absa’s balance sheet commitment will ensure Gamsberg Mine is ranked among the top five zinc-producing mines globally and will help BMM create jobs and improve economic activity in the region. We are invested in your story and invite you to write it with us. Read more DEALS A shining example of Africa’s contribution to global critical minerals Unfolding a landmark critical minerals transaction with Kamoa Copper, is a story we are proud of. That’s how we are invested in your story. Read more DEALS Fostering sustainable growth is a story of diversified energy supply As a leading Pan-African bank, Absa continues to prioritise the financing of renewable energy projects. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking is proud to have acted as a mandated lead arranger and the sole hedge execution bank in the Envusa Energy deal. Read more Africa: Impact Matters Welcome to Africa: Impact Matters, a content series that brings the "Your Story Matters" promise to life by celebrating the achievements of visionary business leaders driving Africa’s growth. Through impactful stories and in-depth interviews, this series spotlights transformative projects and personal journeys that inspire and empower the continent’s future. BBC StoryWorks We asked BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions to produce a series of stories for us, showcasing inspiring stories of innovative business leaders driving growth and sustainable development across Africa. Through compelling interviews, these case studies highlight how collaboration sparks progress, featuring businesses from diverse industries to engage a Pan-African audience. From renewable energy pioneers empowering communities to tech innovators bridging digital divides, each story exemplifies the success of Africa’s business leaders. The Money Show (Radio 702) This unique radio sponsorship opportunity, hosted by Stephen Grootes, highlights our commitment to supporting our clients and fostering business growth across Africa. Through this platform, we tell our clients' stories, showcasing how our strategic partnerships contribute to economic development. By addressing macro-economic trends driving investment in the continent, we connect individual success stories to broader economic shifts, emphasising Absa CIB’s role in creating a thriving investment environment in Africa. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) “It’s a story written in the stars.” When Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), Africa’s leading business school, made its agenda known – to build sustainable, responsible governance that has a net positive effect on the environment – we knew it was a natural fit. GIBS understands something we too recognise, champion and own: there is a cost to inaction. Known and celebrated for nurturing true business leaders, GIBS has now grown its insightful impact with an MBA programme focused on climate leadership and sustainability. It’s writing a story worth reading, and we’re here to invest in it for the long run. 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