Access Bank will participate in the 2026 edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading financial partners to the mining sector. With subsidiaries operating across key mining markets including South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Ghana, Guinea and Sierra Leone, the Bank will use this year’s event to highlight its commitment to financing sustainable, responsible mining growth across Africa.
Slated for the 9th through the 12th of February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the Mining Indaba will convene more than 10,500 delegates, including global investors, mining executives, multilateral institutions and 58 government ministries. The 2026 theme, “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships,” aligns closely with Access Bank’s own commitment to unlocking Africa’s mining potential through strategic collaboration.
“Mining remains a strategic sector for Access Bank and a critical pillar of Botswana’s economy. While diamonds continue to anchor the industry amid shifting market conditions, we are also seeing encouraging growth in other mining outputs, underscoring the importance of diversification,” said Sheperd Aisam, Managing Director at Access Bank Botswana. “By combining local expertise in our subsidiary markets with the strength of our pan-African footprint, we are able to support mining companies with financing solutions that enable growth, infrastructure development and sustainable value creation.”
Access Bank will also showcase its new Rehabilitation Finance offering, designed to help mining companies meet environmental, social and governance obligations while ensuring long-term operational resilience.
Throughout the event, Access Bank executives from across the continent will engage with investors, mining houses and government leaders in thoughtful, forward-looking discussions on industry innovation, sustainable growth and partnership-driven value creation. The Bank will also feature in thought leadership conversations focused on mining finance, cross-border trade and ESG-driven investment.
“Mining Indaba is where global capital, African opportunity and strategic partnerships meet,” said Aisam. “Access Bank is proud to play a role in shaping the future of African mining finance.