Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Gavin Warner

General Manager Sustainability Shell Lubricants

Gavin Warner is a General Manager at Shell focussed on addressing the opportunities and challenges associated with the energy transition to drive more value with less emissions from our Global Lubricants business. Gavin brings his passion and depth of experience in brand marketing, innovation and in sustainability leadership and transformation to his role.  


2026 Agenda Sessions

Thriving through change: Latest mining trends and solutions for equipment productivity, sustainabili

Mining outputs have never been more important to supporting energy security and a lower-carbon transition. Against the pressure to meet growing demand profitably and sustainably, the sector is battling with rising costs and talent shortages. How can miners produce more and emit less as a responsible corporate citizen? This requires relentless focus on operational efficiency and environmental actions, delivered through partnerships and innovation. At the heart of the equation, the role of lubricants becomes critical.

Wednesday 11 February 14:45 - 16:15 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 14:45 02/11/2026 16:15 Thriving through change: Latest mining trends and solutions for equipment productivity, sustainabili

Mining outputs have never been more important to supporting energy security and a lower-carbon transition. Against the pressure to meet growing demand profitably and sustainably, the sector is battling with rising costs and talent shortages. How can miners produce more and emit less as a responsible corporate citizen? This requires relentless focus on operational efficiency and environmental actions, delivered through partnerships and innovation. At the heart of the equation, the role of lubricants becomes critical.

Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1) Africa/Johannesburg