Name: Mining Indaba
Start: 2026-02-09T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-02-12T15:30:00+02:00
Location: CTICC

Phoevos Pouroulis

CEO Tharisa

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science and Business Administration, (Boston University, USA). Phoevos Pouroulis is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tharisa plc, with responsibility for overall strategy and management. Phoevos has held various senior managerial and operational positions in his more than 21-year career. He has extensive experience in project management, mining design, commissioning and mining operations, including PGM and chrome, having been involved in South Africa's mining industry since 2003. He has served as Commercial Director for Chromex Mining plc and was a founding member of Keaton Energy. Phoevos currently serves on the board of the World Platinum Investment Council.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Can tax policy catalyse chrome beneficiation?

Over the past six to eight months, there has been considerable discussion in the market regarding potential export controls or taxes on chrome ore aimed at supporting the South African ferrochrome industry. However, the core challenge facing this sector is not the availability of chrome ore feedstock – which remains sufficient – but rather securing access to sustainable, competitively priced electricity. The critical question is: How can mineral beneficiation be advanced in a way that strengthens the industry without adversely impacting existing operations?

Tuesday 10 February 16:30 - 17:15 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 16:30 02/10/2026 17:15 Can tax policy catalyse chrome beneficiation? Over the past six to eight months, there has been considerable discussion in the market regarding potential export controls or taxes on chrome ore aimed at supporting the South African ferrochrome industry. However, the core challenge facing this sector is not the availability of chrome ore feedstock – which remains sufficient – but rather securing access to sustainable, competitively priced electricity. The critical question is: How can mineral beneficiation be advanced in a way that strengthens the industry without adversely impacting existing operations? Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

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