2026 Speakers

Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2027-02-08
End: 2027-02-11
Location: CTICC

Brendan Harris

CEO & MD

Sandfire Resources

Brendan is an experienced mining executive, with deep technical, financial,strategic and commercial expertise gained through a career spanning diversified international mining companies and investment banking. He brings a strong understanding of stakeholder management that builds high-performing teams and delivers successful outcomes within a desired organisational culture. Prior to joining Sandfire, Brendan was part of the inaugural Executive Committee at South32, initially serving as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he helped establish the company’s business structure, capital management approach, and financial strategy. He later became Chief Human Resources and Commercial Officer, responsible for global commodity marketing, procurement and human resources. Brendan joined South32 from BHP, where he was Global Head of Investor Relations and worked closely with the Group Management Committee and Board. Brendan also brings extensive experience from his earlier career in Investment Banking where, as an Executive Director, he led the Macquarie Metals & Mining Research team during the China-led commodity cycle of the 2000s. Earlier industry experience included his time in the Pilbara region of Western Australia with Robe River Iron Associates and a period of gold and base metal exploration in the Gawler Craton, South Australia. External appointments: Brendan is part of the Executive Council for The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia and a member of CEOs for Gender Equity.

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10 Feb 2026

11:00 - 11:45

Investment Programme

River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)

Communities and indigenous peopleInvestment

Mining investment for Shared Prosperity

11 Feb 2026

12:00 - 13:30

Country Showcases

Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Governance, regulation and policyInvestment