Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2027-02-08T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2027-02-11T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

Billy Mawasha

CEO Kolobe Nala Investment Company

Billy Mawasha is CEO of Kolobe Nala Investment Company, with investments in mining, logistics, and energy. He previously led Rio Tinto in South Africa and served as Managing Director of Richards Bay Minerals, with earlier roles at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore, AngloGold Ashanti, and De Beers. Billy is a Certified Director and Non-Executive Director of Exxaro Resources and AECI. A Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, he serves on global and academic advisory bodies. He holds an engineering degree from the University of Cape Town.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Copper frontiers – driving Africa’s next wave of discovery

Copper is the backbone of electrification and the global energy transition, and Africa holds some of the richest untapped reserves. As demand surges, exploration is entering a critical phase. Where are the next copper hotspots emerging, and how can explorers accelerate discovery while managing infrastructure gaps and regulatory complexity?

Thursday 12 February 10:30 - 11:15 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/12/2026 10:30 02/12/2026 11:15 Copper frontiers – driving Africa’s next wave of discovery Copper is the backbone of electrification and the global energy transition, and Africa holds some of the richest untapped reserves. As demand surges, exploration is entering a critical phase. Where are the next copper hotspots emerging, and how can explorers accelerate discovery while managing infrastructure gaps and regulatory complexity? Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg

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