Cape Town: Thabiso Sekano, Head of Mining and Metals at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa, will participate in African Mining Week (AMW) as a featured speaker on the high-level panel, The Investor Perspective - Financing Africa's Mineral Industrialization. He is anticipated to share insights into innovative financing mechanisms that are accelerating project development across Africa's mining and energy value chains.
According to African Press Organization, Sekano will emphasize the IDC's critical role in advancing South Africa's mining sector, particularly its platinum group metals (PGMs), which account for over 70% of global reserves. Among the IDC's recent investments, in June 2025, the agency approved R622 million in funding to Canadian firm Theta Gold Mines to develop multiple sites under the TGME Project in Mpumalanga Province. This seven-year facility is projected to extract 1.24 million ounces of gold, creating jobs and contributing to national revenue growth.
AMW is recognized as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates can learn more by contacting [email protected].
At AMW 2025, Sekano will unpack these developments and more, reinforcing the IDC's commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth in Africa's extractive and energy sectors.