Guests arriving on the red carpet at the 2026 gala

Past Events

Where it all began.

A look back at the evenings that built Mine & Wine - beginning with our inaugural gala at the Mount Nelson in Cape Town.

The First Annual Gala

An evening that set the standard.

The inaugural (1st Annual) Mine, Wine & Dine Gala was held on Saturday, 7 February 2026, at The Mount Nelson in Cape Town, South Africa. The prestigious black-tie event featured a refined four-course dinner and the presentation of 14 awards - 7 mining awards and 5 winemakers' awards.

A highlight of the evening was the address by guest speaker Neal Froneman, who contributed valuable insights to the occasion.

Set against the historic and elegant backdrop of The Mount Nelson, the gala provided an exceptional evening of fine dining, wine appreciation, and industry recognition in the heart of Cape Town.

The full ballroom at dinner beneath the chandeliers, the Mine & Wine mark on screen

The Film

Relive the evening.

A short film from the inaugural Mine, Wine & Dine Gala Dinner.

The Gallery

Moments from the night.

From the red-carpet arrival to the last award, the evening in full. Select a photograph to view it in full.

How the Evening Unfolded

From arrival to the last brandy.

0116:30

Arrival & Welcome

A refined arrival at the Mount Nelson, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.

0217:00

Wine Tasting & Canapés

An immersive tasting of curated wines from participating winemakers, paired with elegant canapés and live entertainment.

0318:30

Gala Dinner & Awards

A four-course dinner in the Mount Nelson Ballroom with exclusive wine pairings - a dedicated winemaker at every table - live entertainment and the awards presentation.

0422:00

Brandy & After-Dinner Experience

A curated brandy tasting, live music and indulgent accompaniments to close the night.

The Awards

Honouring excellence across both worlds.

The inaugural Mine & Wine Awards recognised leadership and craft across the mining and wine industries alike.

The Mine & Wine statuettes by candlelight, awaiting their winners

Mining Awards

Deal Maker of the Year
Rand Merchant Bank
Mining Company of the Year
Gold Fields
Explorer & Developer of the Year
Southern Palladium Ltd
CEO of the Year - Operating Miner
Paul Dunne, Northam
CEO of the Year - Explorer & Developer
Johan Odendaal, Southern Palladium
Technology & Innovation Award
Steinert Dry Sorting
Lifetime Achievement Award
Neal Froneman

Wine Awards

Top Sauvignon Blanc
Delaire Graff Estate Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Top Chenin Blanc
Catherine Marshall Chenin Blanc Fermented on Clay 2024
Top Chardonnay
Peter Falke Wines Chardonnay 2023
Top Syrah
Keermont Vineyards Syrah 2020
Top Red Blend
Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar 2023
Top Cabernet Sauvignon
Waterford Estate Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Lifetime Achievement Award
Giorgio Dalla Cia

Lifetime Achievement Honourees

Lifetime Achievement · Mining

Neal Froneman

Lifetime Achievement · Wine

Giorgio Dalla Cia

Guest Speakers

Voices that shaped the room.

Leaders from across the mining world took the floor between courses at the inaugural gala.

Neal Froneman

Executive Director & former CEO, Sibanye-Stillwater

A South African mining executive with nearly four decades of experience, he led Sibanye-Stillwater from 2013, transforming it into a global industry leader.

Dr. Paul Walker

Precious metals authority; former CEO, GFMS Ltd.

A leading authority on global precious metals markets with over 30 years in metals analysis and mining investment, he led the industry's benchmark Gold Survey.