Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Johan Coetzee

Global Head of Mining and Metals dss+

Johan Coetzee is a qualified chemical engineer and experienced mining executive with an MBA in Business Leadership & Corporate Strategy. Johan has worked in the mining & metals industry for over 25 years and has accumulated technical and commercial expertise across multiple commodities and geographies. With a career rooted in operations management, Johan has also had roles responsible for HSE, marketing, commercial, strategy & business development. As a business leader, Johan has led successful operational turnarounds, executed culture transformation programs, and played a key role in digital transformation, operating system deployment and major project delivery.


2024 Agenda Sessions

Tackling sustainability amongst a geopolitically divided world

•    What are the big-picture trends and developments that will shape how companies and governments in Africa tackle sustainability challenges in the year ahead?
•    West vs the rest. 
•    Africa’s growing power in the quest for “critical minerals” and resources nationalism. 
•    Is increased demand for resources a threat or opportunity for sustainability in Africa?
•    Demand for minerals and metals amid growing geopolitical conflict.

Tuesday 06 February 10:10 - 10:55 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 10:10 02/06/2024 10:55 Tackling sustainability amongst a geopolitically divided world •    What are the big-picture trends and developments that will shape how companies and governments in Africa tackle sustainability challenges in the year ahead?
•    West vs the rest. 
•    Africa’s growing power in the quest for “critical minerals” and resources nationalism. 
•    Is increased demand for resources a threat or opportunity for sustainability in Africa?
•    Demand for minerals and metals amid growing geopolitical conflict.
Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg