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

Robert Wagner

Director Sepfluor

Rob Wagner, an electrical engineer, has had widespread experience in mining and exploration in South African and in neighbouring African countries, and his career spans more than 40 years in the industry. He started as an engineer in Johannesburg Consolidated investments (JCI), thereafter went on to work for several major companies on a number of underground deep level gold, coal, platinum and antimony mines. Later he has held executive positions across several commodities including gold, chrome, nickel/copper and manganese. Rob joined SepFluor as Chief Executive Officer 2015 and during his tenure has been instrumental in progressing the development of the Nokeng Fluorspar Mine and advancing the growth and expansion initiatives within the company.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Italy–Africa: Partnership opportunities in critical minerals

The event “Italy–Africa: Partnership Opportunities in Critical Minerals”, will be held with the presence of Vice Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini and will deepen the cooperation between Italy and Africa on critical raw materials, with a specific focus on supply‑security requirements and the Italian Government Mattei Plan, the strategic initiative for Africa aimed at fostering equal partnerships grounded in sustainable development. This event addresses the innovative Italian mineral strategy within the European CRM Act, focused on the enhancement of extraction and processing capacities in partner countries. The event will also showcase possible national and multilateral financing tools supporting investments - particularly on risk mitigation, blended finance, and project preparation. It concludes with a corporate segment on “mine‑to‑market” integration, with presentation on Italian and African best practices.

Tuesday 10 February 11:15 - 12:45 Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 11:15 02/10/2026 12:45 Italy–Africa: Partnership opportunities in critical minerals The event “Italy–Africa: Partnership Opportunities in Critical Minerals”, will be held with the presence of Vice Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini and will deepen the cooperation between Italy and Africa on critical raw materials, with a specific focus on supply‑security requirements and the Italian Government Mattei Plan, the strategic initiative for Africa aimed at fostering equal partnerships grounded in sustainable development. This event addresses the innovative Italian mineral strategy within the European CRM Act, focused on the enhancement of extraction and processing capacities in partner countries. The event will also showcase possible national and multilateral financing tools supporting investments - particularly on risk mitigation, blended finance, and project preparation. It concludes with a corporate segment on “mine‑to‑market” integration, with presentation on Italian and African best practices.
Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3) Africa/Johannesburg

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