Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Paul Erskine

CEO SUISO

Paul Erskine has been a key figure in the coal industry since the early 2000s. His career highlights include:
Led the takeover and management buy-out of Woestalleen Colliery in 2005
Served as Chief Operations Officer at Nucoal Mining (Pty) Ltd
Expanded Woestalleen Colliery to 26 million tonnes of reserves and 350,000 tonnes/month processing capacity
Secured a crucial five-year contract with Eskom
Orchestrated the sale of Nucoal in 2009, yielding a 1000% return for investors


Paul's extensive experience and strategic vision make him an invaluable asset to SUISO, where he continues to drive innovation and sustainable practices in the energy sector.


2025 Agenda Sessions

Potash: Growing crops, feeding Africa's populations

 Part of the Redefining Critical Minerals programme (hosted as part of the Disruptive Discussions agenda on Wednesday)

  • Feeding Africa's growing population - potash holds the fertilizer key
  • Morocco - Africa's potash hub
  • Understanding Africa's potash potential - and its impact on developing the continent's agricultural industry
  • A great community impactor

Wednesday 05 February 15:20 - 16:00 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 15:20 02/05/2025 16:00 Potash: Growing crops, feeding Africa's populations

 Part of the Redefining Critical Minerals programme (hosted as part of the Disruptive Discussions agenda on Wednesday)

  • Feeding Africa's growing population - potash holds the fertilizer key
  • Morocco - Africa's potash hub
  • Understanding Africa's potash potential - and its impact on developing the continent's agricultural industry
  • A great community impactor

CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg