Mining and Mobility Converge as BYD Powers Indaba

Government reaffirms exploration drive as investment momentum builds at Mining Indaba

Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government’s position that South Africa’s mining sector is entering a renewed growth phase, underpinned by exploration-led investment and digital transformation initiatives. Speaking at the South Africa Exploration Investment Forum, held on the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, Mgcina pointed to early results from the country’s …

Mining and Mobility Converge as BYD Powers Indaba

The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba was not only about minerals, deals and policy debates. It also became a live demonstration of how Africa’s mining, energy and automotive sectors are beginning to converge. The event was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from Monday, February 9 to Thursday, February 12, 2026. Chinese new-energy vehicle giant BYD South Africa, together with mobility solutions partner Drive Electric, s…