Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Alwyn Vorster

CEO Lindian Resources

Alwyn Vorster is a thirty-year veteran of the mining industry and has a proven track record of leading companies through all phases of the mining value chain from exploration, project studies, approvals, development, infrastructure access, corporate transactions, to sales and shipping. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Geology, an MBA and a Master of Science (Mineral Economics).  
Most recently, Alwyn was Interim CEO at rare earths company Hastings Technology Metals Limited (ASX:HAS), where he participated in offtake and investment discussions with international rare earths traders and magnet companies, settled a new fixed price construction model for a staged development and established a high quality delivery team. He was previously Managing Director at iron ore/potash company BCI Minerals Limited (ASX:BCI) for 6-years, where he led the company from Mardie Project concept to feasibility to $1B funding and into construction.  
Alwyn’s other CEO roles include Iron Ore Holdings Ltd, API Management JV and Oakajee Port and Rail JV (acting). His ASX non-executive director roles over the past 5-years include Volt Resources Ltd (graphite in Tanzania), ChemX Materials Ltd (manganese in Australia), Arrow Minerals (iron ore in Guinea).  
Alwyn’s primary focus at Lindian will be to leverage his rare earths, offtake, infrastructure access and project development experience to provide strategic advice in support of project activities in Malawi and Guinea.


2025 Agenda Sessions

The Dealmakers Den

The Dealmakers Den offers the opportunity for junior mining companies to pitch their Africa-located critical minerals projects to a panel of elite decision-making investors.

Companies:

14:00 - 14:05 Opening remarks
14:05 - 14:15 EcoGraf  
14:20 - 14:30 Lindian Resources  
14:35 - 14:45 Prospect Resources
14:50 – 15:00 Dauremas Mineral Development
15:05 - 15:15 Company 5 
15:20 - 15:30 Company 6 
15:35 - 15:45 Company 7 
15:50 - 15:55 Judges deliberate 
15:55 - 16:00 Winner announced 


 

 

Tuesday 04 February 14:00 - 16:00 CTICC1

Investment Programme

Add to calendar 02/04/2025 14:00 02/04/2025 16:00 The Dealmakers Den

The Dealmakers Den offers the opportunity for junior mining companies to pitch their Africa-located critical minerals projects to a panel of elite decision-making investors.

Companies:

14:00 - 14:05 Opening remarks
14:05 - 14:15 EcoGraf  
14:20 - 14:30 Lindian Resources  
14:35 - 14:45 Prospect Resources
14:50 – 15:00 Dauremas Mineral Development
15:05 - 15:15 Company 5 
15:20 - 15:30 Company 6 
15:35 - 15:45 Company 7 
15:50 - 15:55 Judges deliberate 
15:55 - 16:00 Winner announced 


 

 
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg

Rare earth elements: Still rare in the just energy transition?

  • Where do rare earth elements sit on the priority critical minerals list?
  • Just how rare are rare earths?
  • Will downstream beneficiation In Africa need to rely on China expertise?
  • Clean energy suppliers, clean energy miners?
  • Which countries are leading Africa's rare earth production potential? 

Wednesday 05 February 13:50 - 14:35 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 13:50 02/05/2025 14:35 Rare earth elements: Still rare in the just energy transition?
  • Where do rare earth elements sit on the priority critical minerals list?
  • Just how rare are rare earths?
  • Will downstream beneficiation In Africa need to rely on China expertise?
  • Clean energy suppliers, clean energy miners?
  • Which countries are leading Africa's rare earth production potential? 
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg