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ESGS CONFERENCE 2026: CLIMATE CHANGE IN MINING

Date	26 August 2026
-	27 August 2026
Resources	ESG Conference 2026 Announcement 05022026.pdf ESGS Programme- 13072026.pdf SAIMM Sponsorship Prospectus 18022026.pdf

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Background

Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 event, the second ESGS Conference in 2026 will focus on the overarching theme of Climate Change in Mining. The conference will bring together mining leaders, policymakers, financiers, and sustainability experts to explore how the industry can adapt, innovate, and thrive in the face of climate challenges.

Submit an Abstract

Abstract submissions are now open!

The ESG Conference Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the ESG Conference Committee 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

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

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: 27 April 2026
Paper Submission: 1 June 2026

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

registration fees

Early Bird Registration SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA	R9 200
Registration SAIMM/SAGA/GSSA	R9 800
Early Bird Registration Non-Members	R9 200
Registration Non-Members	R9 800
Author Registration	R5 000
Government Registration	R5 000
Students	R1 000
Retired Member	R1 000

Early bird valid until 27 May 2026

Registration closing date: 20 August 2026. Please note late registrations will incur a R500 administration fee for registrations received after the closing date.

Group Booking

Group discount: Book and pay for three delegate and the fourth delegate attends for free

Topics to be Covered

Risk

Policy & Regulation
Modelling
Transitional Risk
Operational Risk
Building Resilience

Governance and Finance

Paris Agreements & Decarbonisation Targets
Lender Requirements
Finance Derisking
Carbon vs Sustainable Finance
MATA
GISTM

Sustainability

Circular Economy
Technology Innovation
Post-Mining Livelihoods & Just Transition
Collective Social Response

Adaptability

Water Stewardship
Biodiversity
Waste Management (including GISTM)
EMS/Systems Thinking
Regional Collaborative Development

ESGS CONFERENCE 2026: CLIMATE CHANGE IN MINING

Background

Submit an Abstract

registration fees

Topics to be Covered

Who Should Attend

Programme

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