The annual mining indaba is the world's largest gathering of the most influential stakeholders and decision makers vested in African mining. Sixty-five hundred individuals representing 1,000 international companies vested in African mining. Mining indaba is the venue to get the most current economic and mining developments from the leading experts on African mining. Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, ABN's Ashlea Harvey has more.

Core Consultants' MD Lara Smith presented on the trends and outlook for minor metals at the Mining Indaba, focusing on Cobalt, Tantalum and Rare Earths

John Defterios speaks to South African Planning Minister Trevor Manuel about changes for the mining industry.

How could the mining industry develop in the period 2011 to 2014? Two scenario's are developed by thebusinessofmining.com to challenge the mental frameworks of professionals in the industry.

GoldSeek.com TV presents an exclusive interview with STANLIB (www.stanlib.com) Asset Management's resource analyst Kobus Nell. Mr. Nell discusses the fast-moving outlook for gold and platinum mining as well as the diamond industry in southern Africa with (Jonathan Roth) www.GoldSeek.com.

Economic growth and global urbanization are among the factors driving strong demand for mining commodities. The Accenture study, Achieving High Performance for Mining in 2020, analyzes six strategies for mining leaders to achieve safe, sustainable and superior operations. Rachael Bartels, managing director-Mining, discusses the report.

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Despite short-term volatility, strong long-term demand is likely for mining commodities, owing to increasing urbanisation-and-consumption. That's according to consultancy group Accenture.

South Africa Mining - Beyond the Noise takes a look at the state as well as the future of the mining industry in South Africa. Hosted by ABN's Godfrey Mutizwa, he is joined by his panel: Godfrey Oliphant, SA Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources; Khanyisile Kweyama, VP at the Chamber of Mines SA; Leslie Maasdorp, President at the Bank of American Merrill Lynch, Southern Africa; Bridgette Radebe, President for the SA Mining Development Association.

South Africa Mining - Beyond the Noise takes a look at the state as well as the future of the mining industry in South Africa. Hosted by ABN's Godfrey Mutizwa, he is joined by his panel: Godfrey Oliphant, SA Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources; Khanyisile Kweyama, VP at the Chamber of Mines SA; Leslie Maasdorp, President at the Bank of American Merrill Lynch, Southern Africa; Bridgette Radebe, President for the SA Mining Development Association.

A series of presentations from leaders in the mining industry who examine the emerging opportunities in the mining industry, ranging from mineral exploration and extraction, to finance, to environmental management. A particular focus is made on workforce needs and expected trends in employment.