Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Rentia van Tonder

Head: Power, Client Coverage Standard Bank Group

Rentia joined Standard Bank in 2014, with a focus on developing and implementing opportunities for Standard Bank to be the leading funder of renewable and power projects in SA and the rest of Africa.   
 
Rentia’s experience range across various sectors where she previously worked in the Economic Research department and Mining Business Unit at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and was seconded to the office of the minister of Minerals and Energy as advisor. Also has extensive experience in the Wood & Paper sector and Green Industries, when she led a team focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, fuel-based energy, and other green related 
initiatives. She has been focusing on the power sector since 2010, driving towards funding and growing the sector across the continent.


2025 Agenda Sessions

Coal and uranium: And renewables! What is the 'sweet spot' energy mix?

  • Combatting negative perceptions and showcasing new age, green technologies - in coal and uranium
  • Can renewable energy really replace viable, steady coal and uranium energy supply?
  • Potential loadshedding in New Zealand - why? Renewable energy supply is not enough
  • Africa's energy deficit amidst a growing population - can renewable energy really meet demand?
  • Coal and communities - an important link that cannot be forgotten 
  • What's the ideal sweet spot energy mix?

Wednesday 05 February 14:35 - 15:20 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 14:35 02/05/2025 15:20 Coal and uranium: And renewables! What is the 'sweet spot' energy mix?
  • Combatting negative perceptions and showcasing new age, green technologies - in coal and uranium
  • Can renewable energy really replace viable, steady coal and uranium energy supply?
  • Potential loadshedding in New Zealand - why? Renewable energy supply is not enough
  • Africa's energy deficit amidst a growing population - can renewable energy really meet demand?
  • Coal and communities - an important link that cannot be forgotten 
  • What's the ideal sweet spot energy mix?
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg