Highlights from 121 Mining Investment Cape Town
The moments that mattered at the Weglemeend this year
121 Mining Investment Cape Town is the leading African mining conference, connecting mining companies with investors in the heart of Cape Town. Returning on 9–10 February 2026, the event brings together mining companies and investors for exclusive one-to-one meetings in a highly targeted, business-focused environment.
In addition to a curated schedule of pre-booked meetings, the African mining conference features a comprehensive conference programme, delivering expert commentary and the latest market insights on key industry developments across the continent.
Key Highlights
Beyond the DFS: Why Bankability Demands a Funding Plan
Nedbank challenges a common misconception: a DFS isn’t truly bankable without a clear funding plan. Drawing on two decades of project finance experience, the panel explores how missing financing and procurement strategies can delay construction and derail capital raises—and what juniors need to build investor-ready projects and accelerate development.
Knowledge Session – Investing in Copperbelt Mining
Power is the Copperbelt’s biggest bottleneck. This forward-looking panel unpacks how energy shortages in the DRC and Zambia are affecting operations, timelines, and investor confidence—and the practical, near-term fixes that can move projects forward. Expect real-world insights on renewables, innovative financing, and cross-sector collaboration.
Assay TV
The Assay is a 121 Group initiative that provides a print and online platform for leading fund managers and analysts to share their investment outlooks and market insights. Each edition of The Assay showcases a range of exploration, development, and production assets, providing both private and publicly listed companies’ year-round global exposure to the institutional mining investor community.
Coming up tomorrow
Africa’s Energy Transition: Who Gets Funded, Who Gets Left Behind
Africa and the energy transition dominate the headlines, but beneath the narrative lies a tougher question: who is truly bankable, which commodities are losing capital support, and which project timelines stand up to financial scrutiny? This session moves the discussion from policy rhetoric to the realities of investment, capital flows, and bankable execution.
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The Discovery Gap: Why Africa Needs New Deposits but Capital Is Missing
Africa’s future supply gap is real, measurable, and dangerously under-discussed. Without a new wave of discoveries, the entire mining investment thesis risks collapse. This panel examines the structural and financial realities constraining exploration — and what must change to unlock the next cycle of growth.
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Make 121 Cape Town work harder
Maximise your time in Cape Town by combining targeted 1-2-1 meetings at 121 Mining Investment Cape Town with the scale and influence of Mining Indaba. From focused investor conversations to industry-defining discussions, this crossover helps you build momentum across the week.
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