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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Michelle Phillips

GCE Transnet SOC

Adv. Michelle Phillips is the current Group Chief Executive of Transnet SOC Ltd and was appointed into this role effective 1 March 2024. She has 26 years’ experience in Transnet with a proven track record in business and operations improvement. Since her appointment, Michelle has been instrumental in the stabilisation of Transnet and the positioning of the organisation for growth in a dynamic logistics environment. She has played a key role in Transnet’s navigation of complex challenges requiring proactive engagement with multiple stakeholders to build trust. During her tenure, Transnet has successfully implemented an 18-month Recovery Plan, leading to notable operational and financial gains, including improvements in rail volumes, port performance, capital expenditure and financial performance. As far as institutional reforms and private sector participation are concerned, major milestones under her watch include the vertical separation of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) into an operating company and an infrastructure manager, marking a crucial step towards the implementation of third-party access into the country’s rail network. A key focus for Transnet has been the replenishment of critical port infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce congestion and increase capacity at the ports. Before assuming her role as Group Chief Executive, Michelle was Chief Executive of Transnet Pipelines, a company that manages and operates 3 800km of underground, high pressure petroleum and gas pipelines. In this role, she was responsible for ensuring security of supply to the market. She has spent over 20 years in the port environment, in roles such as Legal Advisor, General Manager: Commercial and Planning, and eventually Acting Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals. Michelle is an admitted Advocate of the High Court with a B Juries LLB from the Nelson Mandela University (Port Elizabeth). She has successfully completed various executive development leadership programmes through GIBS and IMD, as well as attended several international port operations programmes. 

2026 Agenda Sessions

Progress through private sector partnerships: driving economic recovery

South Africa’s economic revival hinges on robust collaboration between the public and private sectors. This panel examines how strategic partnerships can unlock growth, strengthen resilience, and position the economy for long-term competitiveness – highlighting the pivotal role of the private sector, especially mining, in solving systemic challenges and building a resilient, competitive economy for the future. 

Key discussion areas: 
Logistics management and infrastructure recovery 
Private sector involvement has begun to ease the logistics crisis, but what’s next? How can mining continue to drive improvements in rail and port systems as part of a broader recovery strategy? 
Energy transition and transmission capacity 
Partnerships between coal producers, private players, and government are critical to advancing two priorities: the just energy transition and expanding transmission infrastructure. How can these collaborations balance sustainability with economic imperatives? 
Beneficiation and value addition 
Creating an enabling environment for mineral beneficiation is essential to adding value locally and globally. What policies and partnerships will make this possible? 

Tuesday 10 February 11:00 - 12:15 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 11:00 02/10/2026 12:15 Progress through private sector partnerships: driving economic recovery

South Africa’s economic revival hinges on robust collaboration between the public and private sectors. This panel examines how strategic partnerships can unlock growth, strengthen resilience, and position the economy for long-term competitiveness – highlighting the pivotal role of the private sector, especially mining, in solving systemic challenges and building a resilient, competitive economy for the future. 

Key discussion areas: 
Logistics management and infrastructure recovery 
Private sector involvement has begun to ease the logistics crisis, but what’s next? How can mining continue to drive improvements in rail and port systems as part of a broader recovery strategy? 
Energy transition and transmission capacity 
Partnerships between coal producers, private players, and government are critical to advancing two priorities: the just energy transition and expanding transmission infrastructure. How can these collaborations balance sustainability with economic imperatives? 
Beneficiation and value addition 
Creating an enabling environment for mineral beneficiation is essential to adding value locally and globally. What policies and partnerships will make this possible? 

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