Mining Indaba 2026 | Podcast Series
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These episodes are part of the TDi Sustainability special series of podcasts produced for the Mining Indaba event that will take place in Cape Town between 9th – 12th February 2026. Find out more about the event>
The Capital Shift | Examining Mining’s Alternative Funding Sources
This podcast discusses the shifting sources of capital surrounding mining, considers ESG risk and responsibility in terms of mining finance and looks forward to discuss what financing innovations – whether structures, partnerships or instruments – are most promising in delivering both speed and responsibility.
Circularity and Regenerative Thinking | Transformative Force or Incremental Fix?
This podcast discusses a deceptively simple question: “Is circularity really part of the solution for meeting the demand for critical materials, or is it just one piece of a much bigger puzzle?”
Silver bullet, or silver buckshot?
Using cobalt as a case study, this podcast explores how circular approaches could reshape supply security, value chains and the role of mining itself. The discussion unpacks what’s possible, what’s missing, and what needs to change next.
Community Voices | Re-writing Malawi’s Gemstone Story
The first of three Community Voices podcasts; this podcast focusses on Yamikani Jimusole – a Malawian miner, gemologist, entrepreneur and visionary leader. Yamikani is one of the winners of this year’s Community Voices competition, run by The Impact Facility and the Mining Indaba organisers.
Community Voices | What partnership really means for mining communities
This is the second of three Community Voices podcasts, as part of the Mining Indaba 2026 special podcast series.
This episode explores the realities for local communities of mining’s expansion in the Hwange region of Zimbabwe. This is a conversation about evidence, accountability and why and how ‘stronger together’ can and must include community voices.
Community Voices | The invisible minerals powering Africa’s growth
This is the third of three Community Voices podcasts, as part of the Mining Indaba 2026 special podcast series.
Development minerals like sand, clay and limestone underpin local economies across Africa, yet communities are often excluded from decisions that shape their lives.
This episode explores how trust, digitalisation and partnerships can turn mining into a driver of inclusive growth.
Africa at a Crossroads | Resource Curse or Strategic Power?
Africa’s current geopolitical landscape is shaping opportunities and risks for the continent.
In this podcast, we explore how global competition, governance, and policy choices could influence Africa’s ability to capture long-term value from its critical mineral wealth.
Communities, Co-ownership and Inclusion | Rethinking Inclusion in African Mining
With more than 25 years of experience in the mining industry, this discussion leans on Marie-Chantal Kaninda’s leadership experience at Glencore and the Kamoto Copper Company to discuss whether shared value, profit-sharing, and new partnership models could help reshape trust and collaboration between mining companies and local communities.
At the Crossroads | Coal, Capital and Energy Equity in Africa
As global energy priorities shift, coal is re-entering the conversation in Africa – raising complex questions around investment, sustainability and energy equity. In this episode, TDi’s Assheton Carter and FutureCoal’s Paul Baruta, discuss whether renewed coal investment is real, what ‘clean coal’ means in practice, and how coal may fit within Just Energy Transition commitments.
Beyond the Mine Site | Infrastructure, Corridors and Regional Development
This episode explores how large-scale mining projects can be designed as engines of economic development. Our speakers discuss mining infrastructure at a landscape-scale, the role of mineral corridors, infrastructure-led industrialisation, and the mindset shifts needed from investors, governments and companies to deliver long-term inclusive impact and shared prosperity.
