Shaun Verner

MD and CEO Syrah Resources

Shaun joined Syrah Resources in October 2016 as Executive General Manager - Sales and Marketing before being appointed as Managing Director & CEO in February 2017. Shaun has extensive global commercial (P&L) and operational leadership experience, across the full cycle of resource and business planning, marketing and supply chain strategy development, commercial execution, and performance management functions.

Prior to joining Syrah, Shaun was at BHP Billiton for 20 years in a variety of executive roles, with extensive international commercial and operational experience across a range of commodities including copper and base metals, uranium and thermal and metallurgical coal. And with multi-national management roles in Asia-Pac, Europe and the Americas. Commercial and Operational Executive Committee membership positions, and multiple Board and Industry Association Directorships.

2025 Agenda Sessions

Lithium and graphite: What Is Africa's true potential for filling the long-term EV battery gap? And,

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

What is needed to expedite the introduction of new lithium and graphite mines in Africa?
How big is Africa's lithium and graphite potential exactly?
Responsible sourcing - the make or break for these critical minerals?
The government question - how to balance the profit scale between global supply of raw materials and downstream value-addition
Lessons learned - advice from Africa's current producers

Wednesday 05 February 10:20 - 11:05 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 10:20 02/05/2025 11:05 Lithium and graphite: What Is Africa's true potential for filling the long-term EV battery gap? And,

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

What is needed to expedite the introduction of new lithium and graphite mines in Africa?
How big is Africa's lithium and graphite potential exactly?
Responsible sourcing - the make or break for these critical minerals?
The government question - how to balance the profit scale between global supply of raw materials and downstream value-addition
Lessons learned - advice from Africa's current producers

CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg

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