Mining Indaba: The Capital Shift | Examining Mining’s Alternative Funding Sources
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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.
Speakers include:
- Assheton Stewart Carter | Executive Chair & Founder, TDi Sustainability
- Heidi Sternberg | Mining Investment Specialist, Public Investment Corporation
Heidi has over 20 years of experience in South Africa’s investment and mining industries, holding positions in research and equity analysis, and investment strategy. She has also held positions as an exploration consultant and a trainee geologist.
At the PIC, she is a specialist in mining and minerals beneficiation. This is influential as PIC is Africa’s largest fund manager. She develops long-term investment strategies and identifies key thematic opportunities that align with sustainable development.
She is an investor with a purpose, being dedicated to harnessing responsible mining investment as a transformative force for national growth and development in her country.
This episode is 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>
