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Mining Insurance & Risk Association Conference

  • 24 July 2026
  • 5 min read

MIRA CONFERENCE 2026

Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th February 2026
The Maslow
Sandton, Johannesburg
SOUTH AFRICA

Following the success of our conferences in London, Toronto, and Vancouver, the MIRA Board is delighted to confirm details of the next global conference to be held in South Africa in February 2026.
The MIRA conference will provide the opportunity for professionals across the mining, risk management, and insurance sectors to meet and discuss the leading issues of our time.  We will hear from industry leaders on a range of diverse subjects providing a platform on which we can collectively collaborate and network.  Attending will be mining company risk and insurance managers, finance directors, C-Suite executives, insurance brokers and underwriters, loss adjusters, forensic accountants and engineers, claims managers, lawyers, risk engineers, and other specialists and professionals from the mining, risk, and insurance industries.  It is anticipated that some 300 people will attend this conference.

SESSIONS

Proposed sessions include Mill & Machinery Integrity, Claims & Lessons Learned, Risk Engineering, Geopolitics, Critical Minerals & Supply Chains, IT/Technology, Climate Change & Sustainability, Captive Management, State of the Market Update, Heap Leach Facilities, etc.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open and can be accessed at the link below!  Attendance has been priced at ZAR 3,000 for members and ZAR 5,000 for non-members, plus VAT as applicable.  

www.MIRA2026Conference.com

Key Themes and Insights

  • Evolving Risk Landscape

    From geopolitical uncertainty to climate-related impacts, speakers highighted the interconnected risks shaping the future of mining operations

  • Tailings Management and Regulation

    Updates on global regulatory developments and best practice approaches to tellings storage facility (TSF) management and governance

  • Technology and Innovation

    How emerging technologies, data analytics and Al are supporting better risk assessment, decision-making and operational resilience.

  • Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

    The importance of cross-industry collaboration, knowledge exchange and building. stronger partnerships to manage complex risks.

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