FAQ’s

The Event

Where is the conference being held?

At the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

Please contact us via e-mail at info@miningindaba.com at or by phone at (US) +1-859-746-5700. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

Can I pay for my conference registration on-site?

Yes, you can make payments on site.  To save time and lock in a lower rate payment in advance is encouraged. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

What forms of payment will you accept?

Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club,  – Drawn in US Dollars, South African Rand. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

I want to pay, but I need a formal invoice. Can you supply one?

Please email our customer service department with your contact details (name, company, title, address, phone, email) at info@miningindaba.com. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

What is your cancellation policy?

Substitutions may be sent at any time. To cancel your paid registration and receive a refund, it is necessary to either cancel your registration directly on-line or submit a written cancellation request to the postal address below. Full refunds (less … Continue reading

When does the conference officially begin and end?

The official programme commences Monday, 4 February 2013 at approximately 13:00 and ends on Thursday, 7 February 2013 at approximately 13:00. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

When does on-site registration commence?

Registration for sponsors on Sunday 3 February at approximately 13:00. Delegate Registration commences on Monday 4 February at 07:00.   Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

Can someone else pick up my credentials?

Only a “Certified” sponsor contact can pick up credentials for his/her delegates with a list provided and signature of receipt. For individual delegates, the attendee named on the badge must pick up his/her own materials. You will be asked to provide … Continue reading

What happens if I lose my badge when I am at the event?

Read the official 2013 Mining Indaba Badge Re-Print Policy. Please be advised that if your badge is lost, misplaced, stolen or left in the hotel room a replacement badge will not be issued without the purchase of a new badge … Continue reading

Can I send someone in my place, if I am unable to attend?

Substitutions may be made, in advance or at the event with proper documentation (a letter on company letterhead showing the name of the original delegate and the person who is attending in his or her place.) Share This on Your … Continue reading

Do I need a visa?

Please visit this site to find complete information on Visa requirements: south-africa-visa-requirements.html Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

What is the attire for the conference?

Business attire for all event activities. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

My SA Consulate says I need a letter from the organizers. Can you supply one?

Yes. Please complete the request form. If you are unable to access the Invitation Request Form, send an email requesting your visa letter to our Customer Service Department at:  info@miningindaba.com.  Please include your full name, passport number and expiration date, company name … Continue reading

What is the weather like in Cape Town?

Average temperature: 20°C / 68°F Average rainfall: 13mm / 0.43″ Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

How much does it cost to attend?

Early registration discounts are available. View the entire fee schedule, including deadlines and pricing. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

How can I tell you about my special physical/dietary needs?

Please send special requests to Emily Lewis at elewis@miningindaba.com. You will receive confirmation of your request and every effort will be made to accommodate them, though we cannot guarantee every request can be satisfied. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

Why does Mining Indaba charge VAT if it is not a South African corporation?

Mining Indaba, LLC is not a South African corporation, however, SARS is very clear on the fact that VAT is destination based, which means that the consumption of goods and services in South Africa is taxed. VAT is therefore paid … Continue reading

How can I rent a meeting room?

There are a limited number of meeting rooms available to sponsoring companies.  To enquire about meeting room availabilty or to become a sponsor please contact Fred Noce at Fnoce@miningindaba.com or by phone at (US) +1-619-656-9263. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

Why do I or my company have to pay VAT? We are exempt from income tax and/or VAT.

All show participants are subject to VAT regardless of income tax status. According to section 12 of the Value Added Tax Act only supplies that fall within the ambit of section 12 will be exempt from VAT.  Since the conference … Continue reading

Where can I get the conference programme/agenda?

The programme and schedule are continuously updated on the website and are available at

I registered. Can I make changes to my registration online?

Yes. Simply go to the registration page and log in to your registration order to cancel, edit or add to your registration.  You may contact our customer service department if you experience problems making online edits to your registration: email info@miningindaba.com call … Continue reading

What’s included with my conference registration?

Conference registration fees include three and 1/2 days (3.5 days) of presentations, exhibits, luncheons, refreshments and receptions. Conference fees do not include hotel accommodations or guarantee a Gala Dinner ticket. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

How do I obtain a complimentary press pass for Indaba?

Complimentary Press Passes are available to bona fide members of the media.  Please visit our press information center page for full details. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

If I registered early and I pay later do I still get the early bird rate?

No. Early bird qualification is based on the date of PAYMENT, not the date of REGISTRATION. Payments after an early bird deadline will be applied toward the next tier of fees and you will be billed for the balance. Share … Continue reading

Gala Dinner

What do the tickets cost?

Tickets are not available for purchase. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

My ticket is confirmed. How do I get it?

Proceed to the Mining Indaba registration desk when you arrive at the Convention Centre. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

How do I get tickets?

Due to limited seating, tickets are reserved for sponsors and VIPs only. Any remaining tickets will be given away at registration on a first come/first serve basis at a designated time on Tuesday afternoon. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

How do I get there?

A chartered bus convoy departs the CTICC at 18:30 and returns at the conclusion of the dinner. Driving directions are also available at the Indaba registration desk and there is parking at the estate. Tickets will be checked at the … Continue reading

Where and when is the Gala Dinner?

Mining Indaba’s Gala Dinner begins at 19:00 on Tuesday, 5 February at the Vergelegen Estate, a former working farm and vineyard with exquisite gardens and architecture. The Estate is located approximately 45 minutes outside of Cape Town. Anglo American Corp. is … Continue reading

Lodging

How do I reserve my hotel room during the conference?

Please visit our accommodations page. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

Reasons to Attend

What is Investing in African Mining Indaba?

This professional three-and-a-half-day conference is Africa’s largest, most-significant mining event. It offers a comprehensive schedule of presentations, panels and plenary sessions. Speaking sponsorships are by invitation only, and early pre-registration is recommended as events and accommodations are first-come-first-served. Share This … Continue reading

What is the focus of this conference?

Investing in African Mining Indaba is a professional conference dedicated to the capitalization and development of mining interests in Africa Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

Who attends Investing in African Mining Indaba?

This year’s Investing In African Mining Indaba is expected to gather more than 7,000 delegates representing nearly 1,200 companies. They will interact with 400 sponsors and an anticipated 45 African and Non-African government delegations. The participants will represent nearly all the … Continue reading

Who are the sponsors?

The world’s major mineral producers, developers and explorers are all represented. Also available for networking and deal-making are the world’s leading banks, insurance companies, law firms, engineering, procurement and logistics operations. Many African governments and regional and international agencies participate … Continue reading

Who is speaking at the conference?

This event will offer a variety of informational presentations from top global economists, industry analysts and mining management. Please view the conference schedule for full details. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network

How do I see who is exhibiting? Is there a floor plan?

We will post a floorplan closer to commencement date, once the majority of the floorspace has been reserved and determined. Share This on Your Favorite Social Network