07h30

Rise and Shine! Registration

08h45     

Chairman's Welcome 
Let’s get started and embark on a journey that will shape the future of our industry!

Bernard Swanepoel

09h00-09h30

Keynote Address
The Big Picture: The future of mining in the global economy – exploring the immense power of the mining industry as a driving force for development, innovation and change

Neal Froneman, Chief Executive Officer, Sibanye-Stillwater

09h30-09h50

Keynote Address
The MPRDA 20 years on - success or failure? What do we need to do now to stimulate growth in the mining industry?

Themba Mkhwanazi, Regional Director: Africa and Australia, Anglo American

09h00-10h00

Q&A led by Bernard Swanepoel 

10h00-11h45 

Session One
How are government and business collaborating and finding solutions to make SA and its mining industry more investable?
The work of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC); the Joint Initiative to Fight Crime and Corruption (JICC); and the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM)

Chair: Advocate Thandi Orleyn, Chair, Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd and Chair, BPSA

Mxolisi Mgojo
Rudi Dicks, Head: Project Management Office, The Presidency
Neal Froneman, Chief Executive Officer, Sibanye-Stillwater
Richard Price,  Legal & Corporate Affairs Director, Anglo American
Nolitha Fakude, Chairperson, Management Board, Anglo American in South Africa; President, Minerals Council South Africa
Fleetwood Grobler, President & Chief Executive Officer, Sasol Limited; Chairman, Energy Council of South Africa

10h45-11h15

Recharge and Reconnect!  Morning Refreshments

11h15-11h45

The work of the Presidential Crisis Committees (continued)

11h45-12h30

Session Two
How mining companies are collaborating to find regional solutions

Chair: Andries Rossouw, Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader, PwC Africa

Leonardo Manus, Acting Deputy Director General: Infrastructure Management, Department of Water Affairs: NWRI
Martin Solomon, Senior Manager, Energy SME, PwC Strategy & South Africa
Ndumi Khoza, Chief People Officer, Seriti Resources

12h30-13h00

Session Three
Mining with responsibility: Is the SA Mining Industry living up to its societal obligations and mining in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way?

Chair: James Smith, Chief Executive Officer, DRA Global 

July Ndlovu, Chief Executive Officer, Thungela
Peter Steenkamp, Chief Executive Officer, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited

13h00-14h00

Let’s Refuel!  Lunch Break 

14h00-14h45

Session Four
Trailblazing South African Mining - how can the SA Mining industry fulfil its potential for the country and the economy and seize the opportunities presented by the green energy transition?

Chair: Sandra du Toit, Director, Partners in Performance

Nico Muller, Chief Executive Officer, Impala Platinum
Phillip Tobias, Chief Executive Officer, African Rainbow Minerals
Lemogang Pitsoe, Chief Executive Officer, African Exploration Mining Finance Corporation (AEMFC)

14h45-15h30

Session Five
Reviving mining and exploration in South Africa – how do we breathe new life into mining and exploration?

Chair: Otsile Matlou, Chief Operating Officer, ENS

Mzila Mthenjane, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council South Africa
Errol Smart, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Orion Minerals
Mosa Mabuza, Chief Executive Officer, Council for Geoscience

15h30-16h00

Energize and Engage!  Afternoon Refreshments

16h00-16h30

Keynote address
What progress has been made on the goals and objectives as set out by the Presidential Commission on Climate Change?

Crispian Olver, Executive Director, Presidential Climate Commission

16h30-17h15

Session Six
Coal and Beyond: The role and relevance of coal in the energy transition and beyond

Mike Teke, Chief Executive Officer, Seriti Resources
Nombasa Tsengwa, Chief Executive Officer, Exxaro Resources

 

17h15

End of Day One followed by drinks reception

 

08h00   

Kickstart the day!  Registration

09h00     

Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Let’s continue the dialogue that will shape the future of our mining industry!

09h15-09h45

Keynote Address
Insights from one of the industry’s leaders 
Duncan Wanblad shares his vision for Anglo American and its role in shaping the mining landscape

Duncan Wanblad, Chief Executive, Anglo American

09h45-10h30

Session One
Investor perspectives of the mining industry

Chair: Mametja Moshe, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Moshe Capital

Craig Miller, Chief Executive Officer designate, Anglo American Platinum
Boipelo Lekubo, Financial Director, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
Thabiso Sekano, SBU Head, Mining & Metals, IDC

10h30-11h00

Session Two
Unlocking the potential: outlook for SA’s market-leading commodities

Chair: Lullu Krugel, Strategy & and Chief Economist, PwC South Africa; PwC Africa ESG Platform Lead

Richard Stewart, Chief Regional Officer, Southern Africa, Sibanye-Stillwater
Ionut Lazar, Principal Consultant, CRU Consulting

11h00-11h30

Morning Munchies!  Refreshments

11h30-12h00

Keynote address
Eskom and the energy transition - how Eskom plans to guarantee security of supply for SA mining and remain fit for purpose for the future

Calib Cassim, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer & CFO, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

12h00-12h30

Keynote address
How is Transnet Freight Rail restoring infrastructure and increasing capacity on its rail networks?

Sizakele Mzimela, Chief Executive, Transnet Freight Rail 

12h30-13h00

Session Three
The thrills and spills of bulk commodities in Southern Africa!  How are bulk commodity producers responding to challenges and opportunities for bulk commodities? 

Chair: Lucky Kgatle, Chief Executive Officer, LK Tlou Pty Ltd

Andries van Heerden, Chief Executive Officer, Afrimat
Mpumi Zikalala, Chief Executive Officer, Kumba Iron Ore

Let’s Dig In!  Lunch Break

14h00-14h45

Session Four
Cost containment “the morning after”!

Chair: Nompumelelo Makhoba, Chief Financial Officer, Fraser Alexander

Meroonisha Kerber, Chief Financial Officer, Impala Platinum
Charl Keyter, Chief Financial Officer, Sibanye-Stillwater
Bothwell Mazarura, Chief Financial Officer, Kumba Iron Ore
Tsundzukani Mhlanga, Finance Director, ARM

14h45-15h30

Session Five
Creating a more equitable and inclusive approach to ESG: the role of communities

Chair: Billy Mawasha, Chief Executive Officer, Kolobe Nala Investment Company

Xolile Mankayi, Social Licensing Manager, Canyon Coal
Thabo Masike, Chief Corporate & Community Relations Officer, Seriti Resources
John Capel, Executive Director, Institute for Social Dialogue
Mashudu Ndou, Vice President, Head: Community Affairs, Energy Operations & Technology and Sasol Mining

15h30-16h00

Afternoon Energy Boost! Refreshment Break

16h00-16h45

Session Six
Positioning mining at the forefront of digital and technological innovation

Chair: Nishal Nair, Industry X Lead, Accenture, Africa

Moses Madondo, Managing Director, Managed Operations, De Beers Group
Louis Turvey, Head of Engineering, Gold Fields
Prof. Glen Nwaila, Director, Wits Mining Institute
Marc Poualion, Industry Director - Metals and Mining, Aspen Technology, Inc.

16h45-17h15

The Last Word: Closing Keynote Address

Honourable Minister Gwede Mantashe, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy of South Africa

17h15

17h20

Until next time!  End of Conference followed by drinks reception and wine tasting by Oldenburg Vineyards