By:Theimpactfacility

For this, The Impact Facility partnered with Mining Indaba to invite mining community members, representatives of indigenous peoples in mining areas, civil society organisations, activists and visionaries to share their perspective on what is needed to ensure an equitable, inclusive and responsible mining sector that serves as an engine for community development with the goal of transforming minerals wealth into lasting, multi-generational prosperity. This is part of the ambition to help ensure that collectively, we can future-proof the African mining industry, together.

The largest mining conference in Africa, Mining Indaba is a key event for professionals, investors, and industry leaders seeking to tap into Africa’s mining opportunities. Since 1994, it has focused on promoting economic growth and sustainability, providing a premier platform for networking, deal-making, and discussions on technology, sustainability, and investment in African mining.

What does Futureproofing African Mining mean for your community?

Following a call for video submissions from mining community representatives and Indigenous people, outlining what it means for them to future-proof mining operations where they live – and what will need to change to ensure that their community thrives and can exist in harmony with local mining operations, The Impact Facility received 22 submissions from 12 countries across the African Continent from individuals showcasing their passion for transforming the sector.

A selection committee consisting of Emmanuel Umpula, the founder and Executive Director of AFREWATCH, Grace Akinyi, the founder of Women in Mining Kenya, colleagues from The Impact Facility and the Mining Indaba team had the privilege and the difficult task of selecting the four winners listed below from the submissions.

Together with Mining Indaba, we were able to provide complimentary tickets to the other contestants that expressed interest in joining the event.