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African Mining Indaba and the 121 Mining Investment Conference

3-6 February 2025

 

To drive the green energy transition, you need to dig deeper.  

Our mining sector team understands that mining is one of the largest contributors to the green energy transition. To explore every possibility to create sustainable mining solutions and help future-proof African mining, partner with the leader in sustainable mining finance.

 

When you see unexpected connections, you see sustainable growth.

 

 

Driving sustainable mining

 

The mining sector sits at the nexus of economic progress and environmental responsibility, playing an important role in shaping a sustainable future locally and across the continent.

As economic and geopolitical risks intensify and the urgency for a green energy transition grows, Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) remains committed to excellence in sustainability, helping the mining industry navigate challenges and unlock opportunities.

 

Meet our team of experts

 

Nivaash Singh

Co-head: Mining and Resources

 

'This year brings different challenges and chances for mining in South Africa. We are dealing with key problems in transport, freight, and logistics, while rising geopolitical risks could impact capital movement into the area. Mining firms and host governments need to work together more to deal with the instability of important minerals.’

Cathy Nader

Cathy Nader

Principal: Mining and Resources

'Commercial bank debt remains the cheapest form of funding when one considers the liquidity sources available in mining companies. On that spectrum of funding sources, we see equity as the most expensive and commercial bank debt as the cheapest.'

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Rivashni Naidoo

Rivashni Naidoo

Principal: Mining and Resources

'Geopolitical risk impacts commodity prices, the supply and demand dynamic, offtake agreements and trade relationships, which influence the profitability and sustainability of mining operations.'
 

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Desigan Soobramoney

Desigan Soobramoney

Divisional Executive: Client Coverage

'Transparency is key to meaningful engagement. Including community representatives in key decisions like land use and environmental conservation fosters community involvement and builds trust.' 
 

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Tshepo Pitse

Tshepo Pitse

Principal: Mining and Resources

'Many projects fail, not due to what’s beneath the ground, but because of what is missing in the plans. A DFS should map the route from concept to execution, yet without a funding strategy woven in, it risks leaving projects stranded.'
 

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Karabo Moeletsi

Karabo Moeletsi

Principal: Mining and Resources

'As the world moves from fossil fuels to renewable energy, one thing is clear: the green energy shift cannot occur without mining.'


 

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Jean-Pierre Smith

Jean-Pierre Smith

Principal: Corporate Finance

'A caveat to the recent demand for critical minerals is that miners are hesitant to reach far beyond their knowledge. They tend to focus on commodities where they are familiar with the process methodologies, demands, and applications.'

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