Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2026-02-09T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-02-12T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

James Tennant

Country Manager, Morocco Aterian

James Tennant is Country Manager Morocco for London listed Aterian plc, an Africa focussed, critical minerals explorer operating in Rwanda, Botswana and Morocco with a fully compliant and traceable metals trading group operational in Rwanda. James is a geologist with over 13 years’ experience, engaged in early-stage mineral exploration and project generation in Africa. His experience spans various jurisdictions and commodities including copper, gold, silver, iron ore, and bauxite. Prior to joining Aterian, James most recently held the position of VP Royalty Generation at Elemental Altus Royalties Corp.

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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