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Mike Teke

CEO Seriti Resources

Mike Teke is the Group CEO of Seriti Resources Holdings which he co-founded in 2018 and serves as Chairman of FutureCoal Limited. His qualifications include a BA (Ed), B Ed, BA (Hons), and an MBA. 
Mike has held HR roles at several companies including Unilever from 1992 to 1994, Bayer from 1994 to 1999, BHP Billiton from 2000 to 2005, and Impala Platinum from 2005 to 2007. Upon his departure from BHP Billiton, he became a founding member of Optimum Coal from 2007 to 2012, where he took on the CEO role, and later Non-Executive Chairman until 2015. Mike was also the VP of the Chamber of Mines in SA between 2011/12 and subsequently became the President from 2013 to 2017. He became the Chairman of the Richards Bay Coal Terminal Board in 2012 and stepped down in 2016 to become a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Mike’s term as a Non - Executive Director of Richards Bay Coal Terminal Board ended on 31 December 2022. Mike serves as Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder of Masimong Group Holdings and Non-Executive Chairman for several companies, including National Airways Corporation (NAC), and Anchor Group. He previously served as the Chairman of the Council at the University of Johannesburg. He was appointed as Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School in 2023. This title is only conferred on professionals who contribute to UJ’s academic enterprise through their professional expertise. Mike is also a Non-Executive Director of ARB, DNI, Halewood, Mouton Citrus and KWV. 


2026 Agenda Sessions

Why is coal not considered a critical mineral?

As the global conversation around critical minerals intensifies, driven by the energy transition, digitalisation, and geopolitical shifts, coal remains notably absent from most critical mineral lists. However, coal is vital to Africa’s development as a continent and is needed to generate energy in areas of the world that hold many critical mineral deposits. Does this not make it critical to the energy transition?

Tuesday 10 February 10:15 - 11:00 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 10:15 02/10/2026 11:00 Why is coal not considered a critical mineral?

As the global conversation around critical minerals intensifies, driven by the energy transition, digitalisation, and geopolitical shifts, coal remains notably absent from most critical mineral lists. However, coal is vital to Africa’s development as a continent and is needed to generate energy in areas of the world that hold many critical mineral deposits. Does this not make it critical to the energy transition?

Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

A new chapter in South Africa, and Africa’s, legal landscape

South Africa’s mining industry is navigating a period of significant legal evolution, from amendments to environmental legislation and the Mine Health and Safety Act, to proposed amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act. WHAT IF mining communities could proactively adapt to changing regulatory environments? WHAT IF industry engagement and collaboration was the status quo? Legislative change would remain practical and investor-friendly while growth and development imperatives were still prioritised.

Tuesday 10 February 14:20 - 15:05 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 14:20 02/10/2026 15:05 A new chapter in South Africa, and Africa’s, legal landscape

South Africa’s mining industry is navigating a period of significant legal evolution, from amendments to environmental legislation and the Mine Health and Safety Act, to proposed amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act. WHAT IF mining communities could proactively adapt to changing regulatory environments? WHAT IF industry engagement and collaboration was the status quo? Legislative change would remain practical and investor-friendly while growth and development imperatives were still prioritised.

Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg