Mining is not just about minerals and investors, it’s about people, partnerships and purposeful progress. This February, from 9–12 February 2026, the African mining industry will converge once more at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) for Mining Indaba 2026, the continent’s premier mining investment event.
At CA Mining, we are thrilled to announce that we will be attending this year’s Mining Indaba, with Vivienne Gower and Aurelien Bouic representing our team throughout the week. Whether you’re a long-standing partner, a valued client or a prospective collaborator, we invite you to meet us in Cape Town to share ideas, explore partnerships and discuss how we can support your talent and people-strategy needs in an industry that never stands still.
Why Mining Indaba Matters to Us
Mining Indaba has long been recognised as the epicentre of mining investment and strategic dialogue in Africa. Every year, it gathers thousands of key decision-makers such as major mining executives and government leaders; investors; service providers and industry innovators; for a wholesome week of deep connection, insight and forward thinking.
The 2026 agenda spans transformative themes that reflect where the industry is heading. The themes cover sustainability, critical minerals, innovation, governance, investment and leadership; and showcases panels, workshops and sessions designed to inspire actionable outcomes.
With over 10 500+ delegates, 1 450+ mining company executives, 1 300+ investors and a rich line-up of thought leaders and policymakers expected, Mining Indaba remains a must-attend for organisations serious about shaping the future of mining in Africa and beyond.
Meet the CA Mining Team in Cape Town
CA Mining has been at the forefront of mining talent solutions for years, helping organisations secure exceptional leaders, executives and specialist professionals all across Africa and globally. This February, our presence at Mining Indaba will be anchored by Vivienne Gower, our seasoned managing director who has deep industry insight and strategic advisory expertise as well as our francophone region manager, Aurelien Bouic, whose international perspective and regional experience make him a trusted partner for mining companies navigating talent challenges across diverse markets.
Both Vivienne and Aurelien will be on the ground throughout Indaba week, ready to engage in meaningful conversations about your strategic workforce needs, market dynamics and how CA Mining can add value to your projects and teams.
Let’s Discuss What Matters Most
Mining companies today face unprecedented change. Commodity cycles fluctuate, technologies evolve rapidly, ESG expectations rise, and the war for scarce top talent intensifies. Against this backdrop, robust people strategies are no longer a competitive advantage, they are a prerequisite for operational success and sustainable growth.
At Mining Indaba, we’d love to discuss a broad range of topics with you, including:
- Talent acquisition and retention strategies tailored for African mining projects.
- Executive search and leadership placement for C-Suite, critical management, and technical roles.
- Market insights and hiring trends across regional and global mining hubs.
- Workforce planning in the era of digital transformation and ESG integration.
Introducing a New CA Mining Service: HR Advisory Services
In addition to our core recruitment and executive search offerings, we are proud to announce the launch of our HR Advisory Services, a new strategic service line designed to support mining owners, operators and developers with fit-for-purpose people solutions that go deeper than traditional talent acquisition.
Why HR Advisory and Why Now?
The success of mining operations is ultimately driven by people, from leadership alignment and organisational culture to workforce capability and performance. Yet many mining organisations struggle not because of a lack of talent but because their people strategies aren’t fully aligned with operational realities.
Recognising this, CA Mining’s Advisory Services have been designed to address the full spectrum of human capital challenges that modern mining operations face, bringing together strategic insight, industry expertise and practical solutions that can be implemented at corporate, project and site levels.
What Our HR Advisory Services Cover
Our Advisory Services are more than theoretical frameworks, they are grounded in the realities of mining and tailored for impact. Key areas include:
- Strategic People Solutions: Designing organisational structures, competency frameworks, and workforce plans that support performance, growth and accountability.
- HR Foundations & Organisational Design: Audits, role clarity initiatives and organisational blueprints that strengthen decision-making and operational execution.
- People Risk & Compliance: From expatriate frameworks and localisation strategies to compliance assessments and onboarding optimisation, ensuring workforce practices meet regulatory and cultural demands.
- Talent, Performance & Reward Strategies: Succession planning, performance management systems, and reward architecture that fosters engagement and retention.
- Psychometric & Assessment Tools: Profiling, culture surveys and selection assessments to enhance organisational fit and team cohesion.
- Turnkey Programs: End-to-end people strategy delivery, tailored to site-level outcomes and operational goals.
With these offerings, CA Mining is evolving beyond recruitment to become a strategic partner in your people journey, helping you build resilient, high-performing teams that are ready for tomorrow’s challenges as well as today’s demands.
Let’s Talk in Cape Town
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership bench, attract hard-to-find technical specialists, or redefine your people strategies, Mining Indaba offers a platform to begin the conversation.
Vivienne and Aurelien will be available during Indaba week for meetings at the event or around Cape Town so let’s connect, explore synergies and discuss how we can support your success in 2026 and beyond.
Email during or before Mining Indaba info@camining.com to secure a slot.
From strategic workforce planning to talent acquisition, leadership search and now HR Advisory services, CA Mining is ready to support your journey. We look forward to meeting you at Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town where the future of African mining takes shape.
