ESGS CONFERENCE 2026: CLIMATE CHANGE IN MINING

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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

Who Should Attend

WHY ATTEND ESGS 2026?

  • Explore how climate change is reshaping mining risks and opportunities.
  • Gain insights into governance frameworks and finance mechanisms for climate resilience.
  • Discover innovative sustainability practices and technologies for a low-carbon future.
  • Learn practical approaches to environmental management for thriving mining regions.

Programme

View ESGS Programme

CONTACT

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gugu Charlie, Conferences and Events Coordinator

gugu@saimm.co.za

Tel: +27 11 538 0238