Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Simon Rollason

Director Aterian plc

A mining executive with over 30 years of international experience across the resource and exploration sectors and a solid operational track record, successfully leading projects and teams in diverse geological and geographical settings, including Africa, the CIS, and other challenging environments.
Simon has held multiple senior leadership and directorial roles with publicly listed companies throughout his career, contributing to strategic planning, corporate governance, and operational excellence. His expertise spans mineral exploration, feasibility studies, mine development, and production across various commodities, including gold, copper, base metals, critical minerals, and diamonds.
With a strong focus on value creation, he has demonstrated an ability to drive growth through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives. Simon is deeply committed to fostering stakeholder engagement, upholding ESG principles, and delivering sustainable outcomes in greenfield and brownfield projects.


2025 Agenda Sessions

What does an explorer of the future look like? New approach, new investment opportunities?

  • Will the next generation of geologists approach exploration differently?
  • What role will technology play in reducing timelines for new discoveries?
  • The investor view: what is needed to increase investor interest at exploration stage, and could this lead to increased longer-term investment spend?
  • How important is sustainability to next gen explorers, and investors?

Tuesday 04 February 11:15 - 12:00 CTICC1

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/04/2025 11:15 02/04/2025 12:00 What does an explorer of the future look like? New approach, new investment opportunities?
  • Will the next generation of geologists approach exploration differently?
  • What role will technology play in reducing timelines for new discoveries?
  • The investor view: what is needed to increase investor interest at exploration stage, and could this lead to increased longer-term investment spend?
  • How important is sustainability to next gen explorers, and investors?
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg