Day
Rooms
Theme
Monday 06 February 08:30 - 08:40 Main Stage
Main Stage
Monday 06 February 08:40 - 08:45 Main Stage
Main Stage
MC, Thami Nkadimeng Group
Monday 06 February 08:45 - 08:50 Main Stage
Main Stage
Acting Mayor of Cape Town, City of Cape Town
Monday 06 February 08:50 - 09:00 Main Stage
Main Stage
Chair of the Advisory Board, Investing in African Mining Indaba
Monday 06 February 09:00 - 09:20 Main Stage
Main Stage
Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources, Republic of South Africa
Monday 06 February 09:30 - 09:50 Main Stage
Main Stage
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, & the Environment, U.S. Department of State
Monday 06 February 09:50 - 10:00 Main Stage
Main Stage
H.E. Eng. Khalid Bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer
Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Monday 06 February 10:15 - 10:45 Main Stage
Main Stage
Chief Executive, Anglo American
Monday 06 February 10:45 - 11:05 Main Stage
Main Stage
Chief Executive - Minerals, Rio Tinto
Monday 06 February 11:05 - 11:25 Main Stage
Main Stage
President & CEO, Newmont Corporation
Monday 06 February 11:25 - 11:45 Main Stage
Main Stage
President & CEO, Barrick Gold Corporation
Monday 06 February 11:30 - 13:00 Westin Stage 1
Country Case Studies
Monday 06 February 11:45 - 12:05 Main Stage
Main Stage
Eurasian Resources Group
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Chair, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) & Global Battery Alliance (GBA)
Monday 06 February 12:05 - 12:25 Main Stage
Main Stage
CEO, Harmony Gold
Monday 06 February 12:25 - 12:45 Main Stage
Main Stage
Chairman & Founder, Zijin Mining
Monday 06 February 12:45 - 13:10 Main Stage
Main Stage
Head of Metals & Mining, Bloomberg NEF
Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security, US State Department
Monday 06 February 13:00 - 14:30 Westin Stage 2
Special Content
The mineral intensity of the low carbon economy called for by the Paris Agreement on Climate change together with the ongoing multiple countries’ strategies/drives to secure resilient supplies of minerals and metals for their economic and national security needs, represent for Africa an opportunity to unleash its potential in critical minerals and metals value chains including for its economic diversification and to secure its own needs in the future.
Join us for an exchange on the opportunities, enablers, success drivers, and innovative approaches to potentially inform updated stakeholders agendas aimed at supporting Africa to decisively realize its minerals and metal development prospects in the foreseeable period.
Lead Mining Specialist, World Bank
Policy Lead, Extractive Industries Tax and Transparency, Oxfam America
Global Director - Energy and Extractives Global Practice, World Bank
Monday 06 February 13:10 - 13:40 Main Stage
Main Stage
Monday 06 February 13:30 - 13:40 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
CEO & Founder, CGC Consulting & ADAPT Digital Solutions
Monday 06 February 13:40 - 14:10 Main Stage
Main Stage
Over the past decade we have seen countless reports highlighting the scale of the challenge to make the mining industry truly diverse and inclusive for all. Although progress has been made and several companies have set targets for accelerated action, the challenge remains significant.
CEO, ICMM
President, Minerals Council South Africa
Chief Executive - Minerals, Rio Tinto
Monday 06 February 13:40 - 14:45 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
- How the Ukraine crisis and Covid 19 provided acceleration or challenges for mining technology?
- Preparedness for new “Global Pandemics”. Whether it war or illness, how is the mining supply chain predated for the next Pandemic?
- How can mining companies become pandemic resistant?
- Investment: with global economic recovery and the priority of energy transition, will this equate to greater investment in mining technology?
CEO & Founder, CGC Consulting & ADAPT Digital Solutions
Global Mining & Metals Sector Leader, Deloitte
Chief Executive Officer, DRA Global
Monday 06 February 14:00 - 15:30 Westin Stage 1
Country Case Studies
Monday 06 February 14:10 - 14:30 Main Stage
Main Stage
Executive Head: Stakeholder Affairs, Exxaro Resources
CEO, Minerals Council South Africa
Monday 06 February 14:30 - 15:20 Main Stage
Main Stage
The Energy Transition represents a monumental transformation of the global economy and metals and mined commodities are a key enabler of change. Without the extraordinary expansion of new metals supply, the transition will not unfold. But new supply sources will also bring sustainability issues of their own. For suppliers and investors, the pace of change is unknown, but the opportunities are clear – and yet investment in mining is still to respond in earnest. What can be done to ensure sufficient supply while meeting the broader sustainability goals of the Paris Agreement?
Vice President of Metals and Mining Markets, Wood Mackenzie
Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Partnership, Fair Cobalt Alliance
Global Director - Energy and Extractives Global Practice, World Bank
Monday 06 February 14:30 - 16:30 Westin Stage 2
Special Content
In November 2022, the World Bank launched the drafting of an ASM Position Paper to inform, structure and communicate the areas for World Bank engagement mineral-rich countries where ASM is an important activity. The first phase of this multi-phase research was an extensive literature and project review, spanning the period 1990 to the present day.
The World Bank will share preliminary findings from Phase 1 of this research project during the event and seek views of the audience on specific topics.
Expect a highly interactive session with mobile phone polling, group work, and an open mic.
Founder & CEO, Levin Sources
Founder and Mining Practice Director, MutConsult
Senior Mining Specialist , World Bank
Monday 06 February 14:45 - 15:30 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
As the mining sector looks to adapt to global volatility and changes in the operating environment such as ESG and decarbonisation, digitisation and the build-up of workplace trust and culture, there is recognition that mining companies need to transform their way of working. However, few companies have truly understood the complexity of this change and considered the minimum requirement for this change: organisational readiness.
Director of Mining and Metals for EMEA, DSS+
VP and General Manager , Metals and Mining , AspenTech
Executive Head: Projects & Technology, Exxaro Resources
Monday 06 February 15:20 - 16:10 Main Stage
Main Stage
Copper, cobalt and nickel – arguably, three of the most valuable minerals in the sector – needed to drive the planet’s sustainability revolution. While Africa has an abundance of these minerals, can it play a truly meaningful role in meeting the planet’s growing demand while Africa’s political instability and lack of transparency remain major concerns for most global investors and end users? This session will explore just how Africa can emerge as a major mining investment hot spot for new tech minerals project developments.
Director, Tavistock Group
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Chair, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) & Global Battery Alliance (GBA)
Global Lead: Metals and Mining, Kearney
Monday 06 February 15:30 - 16:00 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Monday 06 February 16:00 - 16:30 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Principal Market Development, Anglo American Platinum
Monday 06 February 16:00 - 17:30 Westin Stage 1
Country Case Studies
Mining companies make significant contributions to local development funds which are in turn used to improve living conditions and to mobilize resources for economic and social development. With support from development partners, the Guinean Ministry of Mines and Geology and mining companies aim to improve transparency of mining revenue flows for community development, using innovative online tools and infomediary engagement. The panel shares how increased transparency unlocks African investment and increases the stability and security of all-important social licenses. Learn how multi-lateral partnerships with IFC, World Bank and others can help countries underpin sustainable value for responsible mining companies.
Secretary General, Guinea Ministry of Mines and Geology
Deputy Executive Director, EITI
Managing Director, Thor Projects
Regional Lead – Africa, Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory IFC
Monday 06 February 16:10 - 17:00 Main Stage
Main Stage
Overarching Statement: The requirement to disclose, in a transparent manner, ESG metrics to all stakeholders, including investors and banks as well as to government bodies and communities.
Assoc Prof - WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
COO, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Fund Manager, Credit, Resource Capital
Monday 06 February 16:30 - 17:15 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Head of Communications, Cobalt Institute
Director, Corporate Engagement & Strategic Partnership, Fair Cobalt Alliance
Secretary General, International Lithium Association
Monday 06 February 17:00 - 18:00 Main Stage
Main Stage
Monday 06 February 17:15 - 17:15 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Tuesday 07 February 08:50 - 08:55 Main Stage
Main Stage
MC, Thami Nkadimeng Group
Tuesday 07 February 08:55 - 09:00 Main Stage
Main Stage
Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources, Republic of South Africa
Tuesday 07 February 09:00 - 09:05 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
CEO & Founder, CGC Consulting & ADAPT Digital Solutions
Tuesday 07 February 09:00 - 09:30 Main Stage
Main Stage
President of the Republic of South Africa, The Republic of South Africa
Tuesday 07 February 09:05 - 09:35 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
How intelligent asset management drives shareholder value and manage safety & environmental risks.
CEO & Founder, CGC Consulting & ADAPT Digital Solutions
Asset Management Principal Director, Accenture
Tuesday 07 February 09:25 - 09:35 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
Senior Vice President – Sustainability and External Relations, Newmont Africa
Tuesday 07 February 09:30 - 09:50 Main Stage
Main Stage
Tuesday 07 February 09:35 - 10:35 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
- Updates and insights on the Mining and Faith Reflections Initiative (MFRI): Examining the outcomes, and what this means for Africa’s mining communities up to 2025?
- Focusing on COP 27 climate change & inequality: How is the sector responding to COP 27 priorities on emissions and how are communities responding to this?
- Reflecting on Mining and Communities: building trust and long-term value creation for communities.
Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Embellie Advisory
Tuesday 07 February 09:35 - 09:35 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
Mining Engineer, Rio Tinto
Tuesday 07 February 09:35 - 10:20 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
- Africa’s rapid economic expansion creates daunting supply chain challenges, finding a sustainable way to meeting these challenges is one of the core development challenges for the continent
- The role of technology in this transition
- What is mining’s role in delivering a just energy transition for the African continent?
CEO, Afida
CEO, Climate Fund Managers
Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer, Africa Finance
Tuesday 07 February 09:50 - 10:10 Main Stage
Main Stage
Chairman of the Board, Gécamines SA
Tuesday 07 February 10:00 - 11:00 Expo Stage
Green Metals day
- Egypt’s COP27 outcomes and scene setting
- Context on African Union 2063 blueprint
- Examples of demand for EVs, battery storage and hydrogen production
- Supply challenges – who has what, who wants what?
- Critical pathways in unlocking African resources to create economic growth through Just Transition
Global Head of Energy Transitions, BloombergNEF
Chairman & CEO, TechMet Limited
Managing Director - Commodities Research, BMO Capital Markets
Tuesday 07 February 10:00 - 10:00 Expo Stage
Green Metals day
Graduate Student, Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Tuesday 07 February 10:20 - 10:40 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Vice President, BHP Xplor
Tuesday 07 February 10:35 - 11:25 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
- Mining’s responsibility in increasing material productivity, eliminating waste and regenerating nature.
- Establishing net positive contribution to the environment and society, embedding responsible use and recovery of metals in supply chains after they enter markets.
- African mining progress in recycling waste and reducing tailings, optimising water usage, regenerating closed mine sites
Regional Director - Investment Facilitation, Prosper Africa
Tuesday 07 February 10:40 - 10:55 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Tuesday 07 February 10:55 - 11:40 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
How can we use the spending power of mines to make a difference across communities?
Innovation within community engagement to drive greater inclusive procurement
Digital contracts, automated DCs and improved robotics - the accelerated impact of supply chains in a digitised environment
Technology and procurement
How can communities and mining companies leverage technology to actively reduce unemployment?
CEO, Axis Group International
Head: Enterprise & Supply Chain Development, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (Absa CIB)
Managing Director and CEO, Amira Global
Tuesday 07 February 11:00 - 12:30 Westin Stage 1
Country Case Studies
Tuesday 07 February 11:00 - 11:50 Main Stage
Main Stage
The mismatch between the demand and supply of minerals and metals needed to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change is projected to grow – creating risks to the global energy transition and decarbonisation of industries. The large concentration of several minerals and metals value chains – and ongoing strategies by multiple countries to secure minerals and metals needed for their economies and national securities in a resilient manner – create an opportunity for Africa to potentially grow its supply response capabilities, including for its own development needs. There are however also threats.
Lead Mining Specialist, World Bank
CEO Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta Resources
Regional Senior Vice President, Newmont Africa
Tuesday 07 February 11:00 - 12:00 Expo Stage
Green Metals day
The presentations by the Japanese government and Japanese private companies illustrate their interest in critical minerals for Green Transformation in Africa.
- The Japanese government has launched a number of policies for investment in mineral resources development.
- A ministerial-level official introduces Japan’s policy for minerals development and efforts in Africa.
- A leading-edge satellite sensor for geological remote sensing is showcased.
- One of the most leading Toyota group’s battery manufacturers in Japan, Prime Planet Energy and Solutions introduces its interest in critical minerals in Africa.
- ITOCHU Corporation is the leading trading company in Japan and will introduce hydrogen projects which is an essential part of carbon neutrality
Director General, JOGMEC
Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
CEO, Itochu Africa
Tuesday 07 February 11:00 - 13:00 Westin Stage 2
Special Content
The South African Investment Forum on Investing in Green Hydrogen is a session that is targeted at investors from the UK, US, Japan, China, Australia, Canada and EU. The forum will present an opportunity for investors to interface with the Ministers and high ranking delegates from the private sector on the support, opportunities and capabilities that South Africa has with regards to Green Hydrogen investments. The session will take the format of a WEF style setting where a high-level panel of Ministers will engage in discussions
Tuesday 07 February 11:25 - 11:45 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
Tuesday 07 February 11:40 - 12:25 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
- How Mining companies must utilise renewable energy
- Mining companies reducing their need for fossil fuels for energy generation: moving to renewables
- Mining value chain, what is being done to reduce the impacts of climate change on the mining industry and the wider supply chain
- What can the can the mining supply chain learn from the outcomes of COP2
COO, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory, IFC
Senior Manager, Transition Advisory, The Carbon Trust
Tuesday 07 February 11:45 - 12:30 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
- Approx 56% of the world’s copper resources are now outside the traditional tier one mining jurisdictions of Australia, Canada, Chile, Poland and the U.S.
- Decarbonisation and energy transition are ferociously driving the demand side meaning fragile jurisdictions in Africa are increasingly on the radar.
- How can junior to major operators apply rigorous ESG-centred standards to protect communities and ecosystems from significant negative impact?
Regional Director, Anglophone and Lusophone Africa EITI
Vice President, Sustainability & External Relations Africa, Newmont Corporation
Head of Unit - Investment Climate, Private sector, Trade and Employment - DG International Partnerships, European Commission
Tuesday 07 February 11:45 - 12:10 Main Stage
Main Stage
Join two of South Africa’s high profiled mining and energy personalities as they review the South African energy landscape, unpack the current status and the challenges, but also ultimately the solutions that will see the country transition from an electricity deficit to an electricity surplus.
Group Chief Executive, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
CEO, Minerals Council South Africa
Tuesday 07 February 12:00 - 13:00 Delegate Lunch Room
Green Metals day
Tuesday 07 February 12:10 - 12:30 Main Stage
Main Stage
B2Gold
CEO, B2Gold Corporation
Tuesday 07 February 12:25 - 12:45 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Group Chief Executive, Transnet SOC Ltd
Tuesday 07 February 12:30 - 12:50 Main Stage
Main Stage
Perseus Mining
Managing Director & CEO, Perseus Mining
Tuesday 07 February 12:30 - 13:15 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
- Gold as a sustainably mined product and the role of the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs)
- Gold & climate change: managing climate related risks and exploring opportunities for the sector
- The wider impacts of gold mining in supporting socio-economic development in the African contex
CFO, World Gold Council
Senior Vice President – Sustainability and External Relations, Newmont Africa
Senior Mining Specialist , World Bank
Tuesday 07 February 12:45 - 13:40 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Tuesday 07 February 12:50 - 13:35 Main Stage
Main Stage
Mining value chains are at the centre of the energy transition. But with ambitious goals towards decarbonisation, key criteria (recovery from COVID-19 and geopolitical crises impacting commodity markets) need to be understood to determine where value can be created and what risks industry players are willing to take.
Managing Director, Women in Mining UK
Group Director – Corporate Relations and Sustainable Impact, Anglo American
General Manager: Corporate Services, African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation
Tuesday 07 February 13:15 - 14:15 Delegate Lunch Room
Sustainable Development Day
Tuesday 07 February 13:35 - 14:20 Main Stage
Main Stage
The amount of taxes paid by multinational corporations often appears in the media headlines – often times for the wrong reasons. What is not reported is that the mining sector is often the largest contributor of budget revenues (corporate income tax, royalties, dividends, indirect taxes, employee, and supplier taxes) in many developing countries and the largest employers. The investments and budget contributions by mining companies across Africa are a significant driver of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
President, International Tax and Investment Center
Head of the Extractives Industries Taxation Department, Mozambique Revenue Authority
Co-Coordinator of the Subcommittee on Extractive Industries Taxation Issues for Developing Countries, United Nations
Tuesday 07 February 13:40 - 14:00 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
EVP Group Strategy & Commercial:, Vivo Energy
Tuesday 07 February 14:00 - 15:30 Westin Stage 1
Country Case Studies
KSA Showcase
- Drive international mining investment to the Kingdom by attracting foreign investors
- Showcase Saudi Arabia Mining Sector Investment Opportunities
- Success Story, and the ease of doing business in Saudi Arabia
CEO, Micofin
Assistant Deputy Minister of Mining Enablement, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Regional Director, MSA
Tuesday 07 February 14:00 - 16:00 Level 1 Stage
Special Content
Africa’s significant green minerals including lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and Rare Earth Elements are part of the core enablers of the transport revolution towards low-carbon economic development. The growing demand for electric vehicles and battery storage facilities is driving the demand for these minerals, especially Lithium and Cobalt. This has pushed their processed product prices to astronomical levels and could be a game changer in the economic development of countries endowed with deposits of these minerals. For example, lithium carbonate prices have increased over 10x since 2021. Also, the demand for battery and technology minerals is estimated to increase 500% by 2050 to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies.
For Africa to seize opportunities in the battery and EV sector, this will require funding both in the backward (exploration, mining, services) and forward (e.g., battery and EV manufacturing) linkages development. And this is far beyond what public resources could provide. Private sector, particularly African private sector, investments will be essential for the continent to climb up the ladder in these important value chains.
This side event seeks to identify and analyse the key success factors that will enable Africa strategise to attract investment into the BEV sector towards optimising benefits from the value chain.
Director, Natural Resources, African Development Bank
Programme Head, Governance of Africa's Resource Programme, SAIIA
Manager, Non-Sovereign Operations, African Development Bank
Tuesday 07 February 14:00 - 14:00 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Cyrille Wendyanaba Korentin Zongo
Business Analyst, Chamber of Mines Burkina
Tuesday 07 February 14:00 - 14:45 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
- Technology’s role in reducing mining’s industrial water dependence and how we can provide more water for human consumption
- Load Shedding’s Impact on mining communities and operations and how technology can mitigate impacts
- How can we use less water in every part of business
Associate Director, KPMG
Operations Lead Africa, International Geothermal Association
VP, Sustainability, Ivanhoe Mines
Tuesday 07 February 14:00 - 16:00 Westin Stage 2
Special Content
The discussion will focus on the exploration strategy which aims to attract 5% of the global exploration spend within a 5-year period. The Minister will be joined by key stakeholders on a panel to converse on both the opportunities and initiatives to resolve the key headwinds challenging the South African mining sector in general, particularly infrastructure and energy security.
Adv. Nomalanga Petronella Sithole
Chief Executive Officer, NERSA
Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources, Republic of South Africa
Head of The Investment and Infrastructure Office in the Presidency,
Deputy Director-General of Mining, Minerals and Energy Policy Development
Tuesday 07 February 14:15 - 15:00 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
- How can accountability frameworks improve governance of the mining sector and promote sustainable development?
- Collaboration with society and managing both shareholder and community expectations is crucial to addressing sustainability and ensuring systemic change.
- Governments need to play their role in delivering services to local communities – how can governments and companies work more collaboratively to support local communities?
- Mining companies need to understand the local context – what more could companies be doing to engage communities and ensure their rights are respected
Director, IGF
Tuesday 07 February 14:20 - 14:40 Main Stage
Main Stage
Mauritania may be less frequented by the mining industry than other West African regions, but the country holds extensive mineral resources and attractive investment opportunities. Hear more from Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy in conversation with the country’s most well-established international mining company.
Hon. Abdessalem Ould Mohamed Saleh
Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, Mauritania
CEO, Kinross Gold
Frmr CEO, De Beers Botswana; Non-Executive Director, Development Partner Institute, Development Partner Institute
Tuesday 07 February 14:40 - 15:25 Main Stage
Main Stage
Resource nationalism is growing in popularity with various African governments across the continent. Countries must derive greater economic benefit from their mineral wealth and in addition to greater local ownership, also requires a reduction in exports of raw materials and encouragement of local beneficiation. Does this translate to greater regional co-operation and developmental goals amongst African states?
CEO, Beech Veltman
Chief Representative, SMB-Winning Consortium
Head of Corporate Development, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG)
Tuesday 07 February 14:45 - 15:30 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
The embedment of innovation is a constant battle for mining leaders, even though the organisational shared goal is to improve safety and bring about production efficiencies by developing products, processes and services.
Founder & Studios Director, COOi Studios
Head of Digital Innovation Enablement, Sasol
Innovation Manager, Exxaro Resources
Tuesday 07 February 15:00 - 15:45 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Discussion between ESG professionals, junior mining companies, analysts & investment institutions to discuss challenges and ESG strategies specifically for junior mining companies.
ESG Strategy Impact and Communication Lead, MPAMOT
Tuesday 07 February 15:00 - 15:45 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
Recent tailings catastrophes such as at South Africa’s Jagersfontein mine have refocused efforts to prevent tragedy and reduce tailings as part of both HSE and environmental priorities – how will this be achieved?
Insights on the ICMM Tailings Reduction Roadmapwhich lays out innovative approaches and solutions capable of significantly reducing tailings from the mine life cycle, as part of a broader Tailings Innovation Initiative.
Principal Consultant and Subject Matter Expert – Process Safety and Operational Risk, DSS+
Chief Responsible Investment Officer (CRIO), Church of England Pensions Board
COO, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Tuesday 07 February 15:25 - 15:35 Main Stage
Main Stage
Chief Market Strategist, World Gold Council
Tuesday 07 February 15:30 - 16:15 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
With the impact of the Pandemic How are Mining Companies Adapting to the New Normal, Creating Vital Employment, and Utilising Technology?
CEO, Youth Employment Service
Senior Policy Advisor, Gender Equality, Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF)
Acting Executive Head for HR, Exxaro Resources
Tuesday 07 February 15:30 - 15:30 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Operational Planning Specialist, Anglo American
Tuesday 07 February 15:35 - 16:20 Main Stage
Main Stage
- Trade tensions between the US and its trading partners
- Weakening economies and lower global growth
- Rising geopolitical tensions
- Structural changes in gold demand
Chief Market Strategist, World Gold Council
Chief Market Strategist, World Gold Council
President & CEO, Barrick Gold Corporation
Tuesday 07 February 15:45 - 17:10 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
ESG Awards is designed for junior mining companies to recognise their achievements and positive impacts relating to sustainable development. Junior miners submit their projects to be evaluated by the Mining Indaba ESG committee. Winners will be announced and briefly present their projects on stage.
Founder & CEO, Levin Sources
Tuesday 07 February 15:45 - 16:30 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
- AI, automation, and big data can help mining firms limit damage to the environment, improve working conditions, reduce operating costs, and boost productivity.
- However, for much of the African mining industry the mention of “4IR” is synonymous with workforce reduction and lack of employment opportunities.
- How can the African mining sector shift the needle on widespread preconceptions and what are the broadening opportunities for technology adoption in the supply chain
Director – African Mining and Metals Lead, Turner & townsend
Lead Partner, Digital Co-X Vodacom Business, Vodacom
Managing Director, Managed Operations, De Beers Group
Tuesday 07 February 15:50 - 15:58 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 15:58 - 16:06 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 16:06 - 16:14 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 16:14 - 16:22 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 16:15 - 17:00 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
- How can universities use technology to keep up with the current pace of change to address the mining industries talent gap?
- How academia can work with OEMs and mining companies to provide a highly skilled and hungry workforce
- Making mining an attractive industry: how can we make the mining industry seem less “dirty” and more attractive to the next generation of professional
Rector and Vice-Chancellor, University of the Free state
Chief Executive Officer, Mintek
Chief Executive Officer, Council for Scientific & Industrial Research
Tuesday 07 February 16:15 - 16:15 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Mining Engineer in Training, Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine
Tuesday 07 February 16:20 - 16:35 Main Stage
Main Stage
With core national interests increasingly driving cooperation and competition between states; global companies, especially those in strategic sectors, have a clear charge: they must deeply understand and even shape geopolitical conversations to remain competitive and differentiated.
The three most important geopolitical questions for 2023 relate to: 1) the protracted war in Ukraine, and whether national leaders and businesses will be forced to choose a side; 2) simultaneous supply and demand-side disruptions to energy markets, and how global actors should weigh energy security, diversification of supply, and the scale of ambition for the green energy transition; and 3) US-China competition, protectionism, and “decoupling,” and how far to go on resiliency and redundancy for both supply chains and consumer markets. This session will offer an assessment of how mining companies in Africa are affected by these geopolitical shifts, as well as how they can incorporate geopolitics into strategy and risk management.
CEO, Veracity Worldwide
Tuesday 07 February 16:22 - 16:30 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 16:30 - 16:38 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 16:30 - 17:00 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
As the world moves towards cleaner sources of energy, demand for minerals is growing exponentially. The mining sector has a critical role to ensure that the energy transition is sustainable and just. Low-carbon technologies in power generation and in transport require a higher level of mineral inputs than their fossil-fuel based versions. This includes notable minerals like cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel and rare earths among others.
Accountable Mining, Transparency International
COO, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Policy Manager, Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative (ETI)
Tuesday 07 February 16:35 - 17:15 Main Stage
Main Stage
COVID-19 caused many disruptions within the mining industry, and in particular, global supply chains. But the pandemic brought significant positive change as well. In this session our panel unpacks how technologies were implemented to manage the impact of procurement disruption, thereby enabling more resilient processes and sheds light on the future of the supply chain to mitigate against further disruptions in the future.
CEO, Moshe Capital
CEO & Founder, CGC Consulting & ADAPT Digital Solutions
Programme Manager: Real-Time Management Systems, Mandela Mining Precinct
Tuesday 07 February 16:38 - 16:46 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 16:46 - 16:54 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 16:54 - 17:02 Expo Stage
Junior ESG Forum and Awards
Tuesday 07 February 17:00 - 17:05 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Tuesday 07 February 17:00 - 17:20 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
Tuesday 07 February 17:00 - 19:00 Westin Stage 1
Special Content
Africa is blessed with abundant new energy resources that are critical to all decarbonisation efforts. Beyond the resources there is the allied demand for talent and skills to harness the opportunity and to deliver to the scientific and engineering challenges; the leadership and community engagement required across the mine value chain and into product development.
We have a vision to create a self-sustaining pipeline of Pan-African research, operational, and technical leadership, talent, and skills in decarbonisation from resource management through to product development and delivery.
The Pan-African Decarbonisation Institute is an African centric, globally connected research, development and training that collaborates, connects, co-ordinates to co-create a pipeline of talented Africans that position Africa as a leading player in the decarbonisation value chain, and that transforms Africa's energy sector by leveraging Africa's new energy material resources and Africa's research, development, and training capability.
Join us as we launch a prospectus for the Pan-African Decarbonisation Institute, to connect world class research capability with the needs of the African industry to build knowledge,and develop processes and decarbonisation applications using Africa's resources.
Tuesday 07 February 17:00 - 19:00 Roof Terrace
Special Content
Open to all.
Tuesday 07 February 17:15 - 17:20 Main Stage
Main Stage
Tuesday 07 February 17:20 - 17:20 Roof Terrace
Sustainable Development Day
Wednesday 08 February 07:00 - 09:00 Westin Stage 1
Country Case Studies
Westin Stages 1 & 2
Wednesday 08 February 08:30 - 08:55 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
Wednesday 08 February 08:55 - 09:00 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Embellie Advisory
Wednesday 08 February 09:00 - 09:05 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
Chair of the Advisory Board, Investing in African Mining Indaba
Wednesday 08 February 09:00 - 09:05 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
CEO & Founder, CGC Consulting & ADAPT Digital Solutions
Wednesday 08 February 09:00 - 09:10 Main Stage
Main Stage
MC, Thami Nkadimeng Group
Wednesday 08 February 09:00 - 10:00 Expo Stage
Special Content
The JSE’s Private Placement Platform (PPP) is an online platform that allows unlisted private companies to raise capital from pre-qualified investors.
JSE has partnered with Globalcap Technology (UK & Europe) – UK based fintech company – providing the technology behind the PPP, but also the blueprint that the JSE is able follow in terms of running this platform.
The market has advised that pursuing capital raising from private investors is inefficient, takes a long time and involves quite a lot of back-and-forth exchanges as documentation isn’t
JPP helps companies looking to raise capital by putting all the necessary information into a standardised format and prequalifying companies before sending to investors. This allows Investors to receive complete, clear and standardised information which helps to eliminate the back-and-forth due to missing documentation. But most importantly, the efficiency comes about from the JSE’s knowledge of the right investors to approach for that capital, targeting the right investors with the appetite and capability to participate in those fund raises.
Origination & Deals, JSE
CEO, Orion Minerals
General Manager: Corporate Services, African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation
Wednesday 08 February 09:05 - 09:10 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
Deputy Minister, Mineral Resources and Energy, Republic of South Africa
Wednesday 08 February 09:05 - 09:50 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
- As mining companies seek to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and act to safeguard employees, some have relocated around 15-20% of their on-site workforce by setting up “control towers” to facilitate remote working.
- The drivers of technology in the industry have moved to develop more resilient, responsive, and flexible operating models suited to an increasingly uncertain environment.
- High level security, transparency and reliability are required across multiple operating regions in order to share business-critical data – but how is this being achieved amidst pan-African challenges?
CEO & Founder, CGC Consulting & ADAPT Digital Solutions
Chief Technology Officer, Netstar
Head of Information Management, Debswana Diamond Company
Wednesday 08 February 09:10 - 09:20 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Republic of South Africa
Wednesday 08 February 09:10 - 10:00 Main Stage
Main Stage
Coal in 2023 finds itself in a unique situation among global electricity and steel sector feedstocks. The energy transition has very much begun, with coal now a fuel that is starting to move into structural decline. But it will still be needed for decades to come. Supplying coal for the remainder of its life will require investment that is very challenging in an ESG-driven investment environment. But as 2022 showed, coal is still being turned to when other fuels face challenges.
Executive Director, Research Lead, McCloskey by OPIS
Wednesday 08 February 09:20 - 10:00 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
In the transition to clean energy, critical minerals bring new challenges to energy security. The shift to a clean energy system is set to drive a huge increase in the requirements for metals and minerals, making the energy sector emerge as a major force in mineral markets. The session aims to highlight the rapid deployment of clean energy technologies as part of energy transitions, priorities for ensuring just transition and the looming demand for minerals.
Africa Energy & Resources Leader, Deloitte Africa
Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission, South Africa
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Republic of South Africa
Wednesday 08 February 09:50 - 10:10 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
Cloud based technologies have advanced at an unprecedented rate over the last few years, accelerated by the need for remote access to data due to Covid-19. We can now extract and analyse huge volumes of high-resolution raw data in near real-time creating a Single Source of Truth (SSoT) across all mine sites and end-to-end across each mine value chain.
Founder and Managing Director, Voltvision
Wednesday 08 February 10:00 - 11:30 Westin Stage 1
Country Case Studies
Wednesday 08 February 10:00 - 10:00 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
Managing Director, Women in Mining UK
Wednesday 08 February 10:00 - 10:50 Expo Stage
Green Metals day
- What are the pros and cons for the mining industry?
- What policies should governments consider to ensure successful mineral value addition within Africa?
- Case study: Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a historical cooperation agreement to facilitate the development of value chain in electric battery and clean energy sector.
Co-Founder & Senior Partner, Embellie Advisory
Wednesday 08 February 10:00 - 11:00 Main Stage
Main Stage
Founder & Executive Co-Chair, Ivanhoe Mines
Wednesday 08 February 10:00 - 10:00 Expo Stage
Green Metals day
Senior Specialist: Legal, AngloGold Ashanti
Wednesday 08 February 10:00 - 10:15 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
Chief Investment Officer, Public Investment Corporation (PIC)
Wednesday 08 February 10:10 - 10:55 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
- What are the other drivers of the impacts on the world of work in the current transition underway
- In your experiences, what impacts are generated by the transition underway
- What are the policy provisions, public and private, to mitigate the impacts
- Is there alignment between company mining practices on these impacts and mitigation with trade union expectations
Director of Mining and DGOJP, IndustriALL Global Union
Divisional Manager, UASA THE UNION
Executive Secretary, Botswana Mineworkers Union
Wednesday 08 February 10:15 - 10:50 Roof Terrace
Intergovernmental Summit
- How are governments and institutions preparing for cross-border collaboration?
- Linking between minerals, climate action and green recovery to Agenda 2063, AfCFTA and the African Mining Vision
- What steps have been taken to establish a system for public-private cooperation to harness and strengthen productive capacity?
Chief Investment Officer, Meritus Development
H.E. Ambassador Albert Muchanga
Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals, Africa Union Commission (AUC)
Partner & Former Chief Commissioner, Webber Wentzel & International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa
Wednesday 08 February 10:50 - 11:40 Expo Stage
Green Metals day
- ‘Nose-to-tail' commodity and by-product research
- Circular economies and commodity demand
- The commodity value-chain linking the block-chain and vertical integration of commodities through research
Director DSI-NRF CIMERA, University of Johannesburg
Co-Director of DSI-NRF CIMERA, University of the Witwatersrand
HoD, Exploration technology, Helmholtz-Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology
Wednesday 08 February 10:50 - 10:50 Expo Stage
Green Metals day
Operational Planning Specialist, Anglo American
Wednesday 08 February 10:55 - 12:00 InfraTech Auditorium
InfraTech
- How localisation, reskilling and reindustrialisation are pivotal to “pandemic” proofing the mining supply chain
- Examining job creation withing the mining supply chain
- Technology’s role in addressing unemployment
CEO & Founder, CGC Consulting & ADAPT Digital Solutions
Wednesday 08 February 11:00 - 12:00 Main Stage
Main Stage
Many African countries have yet to maximise the true value of their mineral resources since gaining independence. This is related to issues such as weak governance, limited knowledge, limited assessment or control of their mineral resources or geodata to underpin negotiations, inadequate capacity, and unfair contracts. Poorly negotiated contracts often lead to poor outcomes for the environment, host communities, civil society, governments, investors, and lenders. Bad contracts and outcomes also hinder mining investment, and affect the supply of important minerals and the stability and security of the mining value chain. Nonetheless, because Africa hosts significant reserves of the minerals required for the energy transition mining, mining on the continent is expected to expand in the foreseeable future, boding well for the future – not least through contracts that are fairer to the owners of the mineral resources.
Frmr CEO, De Beers Botswana; Non-Executive Director, Development Partner Institute, Development Partner Institute