Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Mpho Mokwena

Technical & Service Manager Shell Lubricants

Mpho Mokwena is the Technical and Services Manager for Shell Lubricants South Africa. He has over 20-year experience servicing different industrial sectors across Sub Sahara Africa, in various roles in Engineering, Project Management and Marketing. He has achieved significant milestones in creating and executing market penetration strategies across various industries in South Africa and rest of Sub Sahara Africa. In role as Technical and Services Manager, he was fully responsible for the full commercialization of technical services and changing the narrative around the role of engineers and technical support in the lubricants Industry.
 


2026 Agenda Sessions

Thriving through change: Latest mining trends and solutions for equipment productivity, sustainabili

Mining outputs have never been more important to supporting energy security and a lower-carbon transition. Against the pressure to meet growing demand profitably and sustainably, the sector is battling with rising costs and talent shortages. How can miners produce more and emit less as a responsible corporate citizen? This requires relentless focus on operational efficiency and environmental actions, delivered through partnerships and innovation. At the heart of the equation, the role of lubricants becomes critical.

Wednesday 11 February 14:45 - 16:15 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 14:45 02/11/2026 16:15 Thriving through change: Latest mining trends and solutions for equipment productivity, sustainabili

Mining outputs have never been more important to supporting energy security and a lower-carbon transition. Against the pressure to meet growing demand profitably and sustainably, the sector is battling with rising costs and talent shortages. How can miners produce more and emit less as a responsible corporate citizen? This requires relentless focus on operational efficiency and environmental actions, delivered through partnerships and innovation. At the heart of the equation, the role of lubricants becomes critical.

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