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From bullion to batteries… and batteries to bullion

The industry is witnessing a strategic shift as gold and battery metal focused companies increasingly cross boundaries through M&A activity. This session looks at the drivers behind gold miners moving into battery metals such as copper and lithium, and reversely, how these miners are expanding into gold. Are these two metal suites what Africa is banking on in the short and medium-term future?


Wednesday 11 February 11:40 - 12:40 Disruptive Discussions Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 11:40 02/11/2026 12:40 From bullion to batteries… and batteries to bullion

The industry is witnessing a strategic shift as gold and battery metal focused companies increasingly cross boundaries through M&A activity. This session looks at the drivers behind gold miners moving into battery metals such as copper and lithium, and reversely, how these miners are expanding into gold. Are these two metal suites what Africa is banking on in the short and medium-term future?

Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Charles Vivian

Partner, Tavistock

Speakers

Boipelo Lekubo

Finance Director, Harmony Gold

Craig Brewer

MD & Co-Head of Business Development IBD Africa, Absa Corporate & Investment Banking