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7 - 8 October 2026

The Inanda Club, Forrest Road, Inanda, Johannesburg

Register

The Inanda Club
Forrest Road
Inanda, Johannesburg

7 - 8 October 2026

2026 Conference Programme
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08:45
09:00

Chairman’s Welcome

Presenter: Bernard Swanepoel
09:00
09:30

Opening Keynote Session

In conversation with:
 Natascha Viljoen
, President & CEO, Newmont
09:30
09:45
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
09:45
10:20

Session One

How is current geopolitical volatility reshaping the global mining industry and what are the impacts on South African companies?
Chair:
 Angelika Goliger
, Africa Chief Economist, EY-Parthenon
    Dr Richard Stewart, CEO, Sibanye-Stillwater
    Craig Miller, CEO, Valterra Platinum
    Ben Magara, CEO, Exxaro
    Nolitha Fakude, Chair, Anglo American South Africa
10:20
10:30
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
10:30
11:00

Morning refreshments and networking

11:00
11:35

Session Two

South Africa’s next crossroads: new beginnings or a slide backwards?
Chair:
 Bernard Swanepoel
    Martin Kingston, Chair, Business for South Africa (B4SA)
    Mxolisi Mgojo, President, Business Unity South Africa
    Adv. Thandi Orleyn, Chair, Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd
    Lindiwe Mazibuko, Founder and CEO, Futurelect

    Co-chair: Sue Olivier,     Managing Director & Africa Lead, Natural, Resources, Energy and Utilities practice, Accenture
11:35
11:45
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
11:45
11:55

Keynote Address

An update on the Mineral Council’s investment and growth strategy
Presenter: Paul Dunne, President, Minerals Council South Africa; CEO, Northam Platinum
Followed by a panel discussion
11:55
12:35

Session Three

Where are we now with policy, regulation and investor confidence?
Chair:
 Ntsiki Adonisi
, Head of Natural Resources and Environment Practice, ENS
    Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council South Africa
    Paul Dunne, President, Minerals Council South Africa; CEO, Northam Platinum
    James Lorimer, Shadow Minister of Mineral Resources, Democratic Alliance
    Ntokozo Nzimande, DDG: Mining, Mineral and Policy Development, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
12:35
12:45
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
12:45
13:45

Lunch and networking

13:45
14:20

Session Four

To what extent can logistics reform unlock mining growth? What can government and mining companies do to get it right?
Chair:
 Futhi Mtoba
, Independent Chairperson, Ore Expert Corridor Users Forum
    Pulane Kingston, CEO, voestalpine VAE SA (Pty) Limited
    Michelle Phillips, Group Chief Executive, Transnet SOC Ltd
    Maryke Burger, Chief Executive, ARM Ferrous
    Mpumi Zikalala, CEO, Kumba Iron Ore
14:20
14:30
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
14:30
14:50

Session Five

The UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals
In conversation with:
 Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko
, Co-Chair, UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals
Followed by a panel discussion
14:50
15:20
Which critical minerals are likely to become increasingly strategic over the next decade and how can South Africa take advantage of this opportunity?
Chair:
 Mark Evans
, Head of Mining and Heavy Industries, Oliver Wyman
    Dr Gracelin Baskaran, Director, Critical Minerals Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
    Scott Yarham, Head of Strategy, Project Blue
    Mondli Guma, Head of Strategy, Valterra Platinum
15:20
15:30
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
15:30
16:00

Afternoon refreshments and networking

16:00
16:20

Session Six

Forged in South Africa: applying our resilience to grow and succeed anywhere
In conversation with:
 Beyers Nel
, CEO, Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd
Co-chair: James Smith
, CEO, DRA Global
16:20
16:30
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
16:30
17:00

Keynote address

Minerals and metals of the future – navigating volatility, building long-term advantage
In conversation with:
 Duncan Wanblad
, CEO, Anglo American
17:00
17:15
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
17:15
19:00

End of Day One followed by Cocktail Reception

The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme and timings of the agenda at their discretion.

08:45
09:00

Chairman’s Welcome

Presenter: Bernard Swanepoel
09:00
09:35

Session One

The changing nature of South Africa’s energy transition
Chair:
 Karel Cornelissen
, Group CEO, NOA
    Mike Teke, Group CEO, Seriti Resources; Chairman, FutureCoal
    Monde Bala, CEO, National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA)
    Matthew Mflathelwa, General Manager Strategy, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
    Frances Phillips, Partner, South African Energy & Process Industries practice, Kearney
09:35
09:45
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
09:45
10:20

Session Two

Life after the majors: what has happened to mining companies and mining in South Africa now that the majors have left?
Chair:
 Billy Mawasha
, CEO, Bokamoso Gold
    Roger Baxter, Executive Chairman, Southern Palladium
    Teheli Morabe, COO, Manganese Metal Company (MMC)
    Deon Smith, CFO, Thungela
10:20
10:30
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
10:30
11:00

Morning refreshments and networking

11:00
11:35

Session Three

Powering the future mine – technology, decarbonisation, energy security and operational performance
Chair:
 Elmien Sambandan
, Business Transformation Lead – Africa, EY-Parthenon
    Caroline Shirindza, Executive Head of Coal, Exxaro
    Layton Nenzinane, CFO, Seriti Green
    Jacques van der Bijl, COO, ARM
11:35
11:45
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
11:45
12:05

Session Four

Building a future-ready iron ore industry: competitiveness, sustainability and partnership
In conversation with:
 Mpumi Zikalala
, CEO, Kumba Iron Ore
12:05
12:15
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
12:15
13:15

Lunch and networking

13:15
13:50

Session Five

AI in mining: Opportunities and risks
Chair:
 Alyssa Prinsloo
, Innovation & AI Lead, Resources Client Group, Accenture
    Thando Mkatshana, Chief Executive: Technical Services, ARM
    Tom van den Berg, COO, Ivanhoe Mines
    Agesan Rajagopaul, Partner, McKinsey & Company
    Vanessa Naicker, Vice President, Social Impact, Anglo American
13:50
14:00
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
14:00
14:35

Session Six

Give them the keys: Is African mining ready for a gender and generational power transfer?
Chair:
 Bernard Swanepoel
    Zinzi Lawrence, Executive, Mining and Environmental Law Practice, ENS
    Mogaleadi Seabela, President, Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA); CPM Application Manager, Anglo American
    Neo Tsajoa, Shift Supervisor, Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine
    Sephela Makete Thema, Head of Operations, West Wits Mining
    Bonga Makhanya, Executive Deputy Chairperson, National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
14:35
14:45
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
14:45
15:15

Afternoon refreshments and networking

15:15
16:00

Session Seven

Managing rising cost pressures vs growth opportunities and capital allocation/expenditure
Chair:
 Dawn Earp
, Non-Executive Director; Audit Committee Chair
    Sayurie Naidoo, CFO, Valterra Platinum
    Edwin Mungai, CFO Rustenburg Operations, Implats
    Alistair Hodgkinson, COO, DRA Global
    Boipelo Lekubo, Financial Director, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
    Wilhelm Schultz, Managing Director, Accenture
16:00
16:10
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
16:10
16:30

Closing keynote address

In conversation with:
 Marna Cloete
, President & CEO, Ivanhoe Mines
16:30
16:40
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
16:40
17:05

Final Ministerial Address

Presenter: Honourable Minister Gwede Mantashe, Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources of South Africa
17:05
17:20
Audience Q&A led by the Chair
17:20
19:00

End of Conference followed by Cocktail Reception

The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme and timings of the agenda at their discretion.

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