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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Tseliso Maqubela

Deputy Director General Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources

Has just 33 years of working experience and 25 years’ experience in the Public Service.  Started his career as a Chemist at Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station.  He has also worked at the Atomic Energy Corporation (now NECSA), the National Nuclear Regulator before joining the EXCO of the then DME in 2001 as head of Nuclear Energy.  He led the drafting of the Nuclear Energy Policy of South Africa.  Has served as Director on the CEF Board and has chaired the South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction between 2014 and 2019.  He currently is the DDG responsible for Minerals and Petroleum Regulation at the DMPR. 

2026 Agenda Sessions

Tech-enabled permitting for faster futures

As mining assets accelerate and project timelines shrink, outdated permitting systems risk becoming bottlenecks. This session explores how digital platforms, AI-driven licensing workflows, and blockchain-backed transparency are transforming exploration access across Africa. It’s time to digitise the gatekeeping and unlock Africa’s mineral potential.

Tuesday 10 February 13:30 - 14:30 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Disruptive technologies

Governance, regulation and policy

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 13:30 02/10/2026 14:30 Tech-enabled permitting for faster futures

As mining assets accelerate and project timelines shrink, outdated permitting systems risk becoming bottlenecks. This session explores how digital platforms, AI-driven licensing workflows, and blockchain-backed transparency are transforming exploration access across Africa. It’s time to digitise the gatekeeping and unlock Africa’s mineral potential.

 Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg
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