Electra Mining Africa 2026

BACKGROUND

Seminar Theatre Hosted by the SAIMM

Where business communities connect, transact, and grow

Electra Mining Africa 2026 will once again deliver a world-class platform for learning, innovation, and industry engagement. As part of our commitment to providing high-value, free-to-attend content, the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) will proudly host the Seminar Theatre at the event.This collaboration positions SAIMM as a leading technical partner, offering opportunities to strengthen professional engagement across the sector and share knowledge on key industry themes.

Submit an Abstract

Abstract submissions are now open!

The Electra Mining Africa 2026 committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the Electra Mining Africa 2026 .

Why submit an abstract?

• Strengthen your professional reputation.
• Showcase your organisation’s achievements and accomplishments.
• Offer the industry valuable insights, case studies, and expertise.
• Inform stakeholders, including colleagues and researchers, about your accomplishments and progress.
• Create new opportunities for collaboration to benefit the industry.

 Submission process

Abstracts will be subject to peer review, the committee will decide whether to accept or decline the submissions. Relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and uniqueness of ideas, contribution significance, and presentation quality are among the selection factors. Download abstract submission template (See attached)

Authors will be notified in writing of the acceptance of their abstract. Once accepted the author can submit a full paper for review. Download paper guidelines (See attached)

Please note

• All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during technical sessions.
• All presenting authors are required to register and pay for conference attendance prior to publication in the conference proceedings.

 Key Dates

Abstract submission deadline: 22 June 2026

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Topics to be Covered

 Seminar Theatre Themes

• Monday, 7 September 2026 — Future Skills and Careers Day Youth development, apprenticeships, workforce readiness
• Wednesday, 9 September 2026 — Sustainability and Energy Day ESG, decarbonisation, renewable energy, responsible mining
• Thursday, 10 September 2026 — Women in Mining and Engineering Day Leadership development, mentorship, career pathways
• Friday, 11 September 2026 — South Africa Day Local manufacturing, South African innovation, supplier development

Who Should Attend

Who will be there

• Mining and engineering professionals
• Industry leaders and decision-makers
• Students, apprentices, and early-career professionals
• Women in mining and engineering seeking mentorship and career pathways
• Policy makers, sustainability advocates, and ESG specialists
• Local manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators

Contact

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Camielah Jardine
Head of Conferences and Events

E-mail: camielah@saimm.co.za
Tel: 072 863 3572
Web: www.saimm.co.za