Martin Poggiolini
Executive: Corporate Development Valterra Platinum
Martin has been in the mining and extractive industry sector for over 20 years. His extensive industry experience and business knowledge was gained through holding positions at Sasol, Kumba Iron Ore, Anglo American Platinum and now Valterra Platinum. Serving senior management and executive roles in finance, strategy, business development and business transformation. Martin’s most recent position is executive: corporate development at Valterra Platinum where he led the demerger from Anglo American. He has played a leading role in reshaping the Valterra Platinum’s mining portfolio, which included divestitures and acquisitions, in separate multi-billion rand transactions. Martin has worked closely with the board over several years to develop and refine Vaterra Platinum’s strategy.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Is the term “Critical Minerals” right for Africa?
The traditional definition for critical minerals was defined by the global north referring to minerals needed for the energy transition. Should Africa follow this definition, is it right for its development, and is there a clear way to avoid definition overload?
Tuesday 10 February 09:00 - 10:15 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)
Critical minerals
The traditional definition for critical minerals was defined by the global north referring to minerals needed for the energy transition. Should Africa follow this definition, is it right for its development, and is there a clear way to avoid definition overload?
Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/JohannesburgRethinking beneficiation through domestic economies
WHAT IF the key to sustainable industrialisation lay not only in policy reform, but in co-creating value chains that serve domestic needs first? Explore how multi-stakeholder partnerships can unlock the full potential of domestic beneficiation by aligning the interests of governments, local mines, communities, and international partners – while developing not only downstream industries but skills and new job opportunities.
Wednesday 11 February 16:00 - 16:55 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Downstream buyers
Infrastructure and industrialisation
Leadership
WHAT IF the key to sustainable industrialisation lay not only in policy reform, but in co-creating value chains that serve domestic needs first? Explore how multi-stakeholder partnerships can unlock the full potential of domestic beneficiation by aligning the interests of governments, local mines, communities, and international partners – while developing not only downstream industries but skills and new job opportunities.
Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg
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