Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Thomas Gustavsson

CEO Hypex Bio

Thomas Gustavsson is the co-founder of Hypex Bio Explosives technology, a company supplying nitrate free and sustainable commercial explosives solutions to the mining and infrastructure industries. Thomas is the CEO of Hypex Bio and is responsible for the market development and launch of the Hypex explosives technology into the global marketplace.

Thomas has a long experience with developing and commercialization of commercial explosives and energetic materials for the civil market. Thomas has an in-depth passion for explosives engineering and the sustainability transition of the mining industry. Thomas holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Royal Technical Academy in Stockholm.


2025 Agenda Sessions

What is the role of technology in building and undermining sustainability in African mining?

  • How important is technology in Africa’s sustainable development?
  • Is technology being utilised to meet sustainability goals?
  • Are technology providers and innovators doing enough, and can technology be a negative to sustainability?

Tuesday 04 February 13:20 - 14:05 CTICC1

Tech & Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/04/2025 13:20 02/04/2025 14:05 What is the role of technology in building and undermining sustainability in African mining?
  • How important is technology in Africa’s sustainable development?
  • Is technology being utilised to meet sustainability goals?
  • Are technology providers and innovators doing enough, and can technology be a negative to sustainability?
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg