Kirthanya Pillay
Group Executive: Strategy & Corporate Development Impala Platinum Holdings
Kirthanya is a senior Commercial Executive with global experience in strategy, business development and investment advisory in the mining and infrastructure sectors. She is currently Impala Platinum’s Group Executive: Corporate Development and Strategy, with responsibility for leading the Implats Group’s global strategy and corporate development activities. Prior to Implats, Kirthanya spent more than 10 years in Investment Banking where she advised international and South African mining companies on corporate strategy, M&A, capital raisings and stakeholder management. Kirthanya holds a Business Science (Honours) degree (Actuarial Science, Finance) from the University of Cape Town and is a CFA charterholder.
2026 Agenda Sessions
How strategic offtake agreements/ partnerships between PGM miners and OEMs can de-risk the energy tr
Partnerships are increasingly vital in the PGM sector due to complex value chains, evolving technologies, and shifting geopolitical and ESG dynamics. Historically, major automakers like Toyota and BMW secured long-term supply deals with miners to ensure access to materials. Today, linking miners directly with demand drivers offers benefits like price stability, innovation, and supply security. Partnerships can take various forms financial, equity-linked, or recycling-focused and involve OEMs, refiners, fabricators, and hydrogen tech firms such as Ballard and Hyundai. While challenges remain, government and industry support will be key to making these collaborations effective.
Wednesday 11 February 12:05 - 12:50 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)
Critical minerals
Downstream buyers
Partnerships are increasingly vital in the PGM sector due to complex value chains, evolving technologies, and shifting geopolitical and ESG dynamics. Historically, major automakers like Toyota and BMW secured long-term supply deals with miners to ensure access to materials. Today, linking miners directly with demand drivers offers benefits like price stability, innovation, and supply security. Partnerships can take various forms financial, equity-linked, or recycling-focused and involve OEMs, refiners, fabricators, and hydrogen tech firms such as Ballard and Hyundai. While challenges remain, government and industry support will be key to making these collaborations effective.
Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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