Africa

Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy Mauritania Mr. Abdessalam Ould Mohamed Saleh holds a degree in economics from the Faculty of Law and Economics of Tunis, a postgraduate degree (DEA) in economics from the University of Paris I Panthéon- Sorbonne (France) and an International Degree in Public Administration from the National School of Administration (ENA)… read more »

Partner, Critical Resource Team Lead ERM Henry Hall is an ERM Partner as well as the Managing Director of the Critical Resource team. Henry’s career has focused on political, stakeholder, environmental and reputational challenges facing mining and energy companies. Henry has a deep knowledge of the business environment for mining investors in a wide range… read more »

Acting Executive Head for HR Exxaro Resources Hemuna Bhola has a passion for people development and lives out this passion by providing career coaching and mentoring to support individuals develop to their fullest potential. Hemuna started her career in 1996 as a junior lecturer at the university of Durban-Westville and Zululand (Umlazi Campus). Her passion… read more »

Operations Lead Africa International Geothermal Association Helen has worked on a range of geothermal projects throughout Africa and globally for almost 10 years. She is passionate about getting the most out of this renewable resource from electricity, heat applications and critical minerals, while ensuring environmental and social governanece are incorporated in to the development process… read more »

Director of Mining and Metals for EMEA DSS+ Helder Santos has over 25 years of international experience, with over 10 years as a leader in industry and 15 years in consulting, delivering operational excellence projects across more than 30 countries. He has significant, diverse experience across the business value chain, particularly in operations, supply chain,… read more »

Sector Specialist: Mining, Beneficiation and Energy PIC Heidi has spent more than 20 years in the mining industry in one form or the other.  She has worked in the ultra-deep gold mines in South Africa, evaluated mining projects across the globe and was  a top rated mining equity analyst by the Financial Mail. During this… read more »

Technical Specialist Anglo American Hazel Wienand is a Technical Specialist at Anglo American with nine years’ experience in the minerals & metals processing industry. She graduated from the University of Pretoria with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and an honours degree in water treatment. Hazel has designed, commissioned, and performed studies for copper, chromite,… read more »

Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Republic of Kenya H.E Salim Mvurya EGH is the Cabinet Secretary (Minister) for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs in the Republic of Kenya. He previously served as Governor of Kwale County in Kenya for ten years, from 2013 to 2022. He holds a Masters… read more »

Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President of the Republic of South Africa The Republic of South Africa Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African businessman and politician who is currently serving as the fifth democratically elected president of South Africa. Formerly an anti-apartheid activist, trade union leader, and businessman, Ramaphosa is also the president of the African National Congress. Born:… read more »

Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals Africa Union Commission (AUC) Ambassador Albert Mudenda Muchanga is African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals. In addition to these broad areas, the portfolio also covers: investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic integration, economic policies and research, statistics and oil and gas. He is… read more »

Director IGF Greg Radford is the Director of the Secretariat to the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). The IGF works with its 80 member governments to develop inclusive and gender-equitable practices, optimize financial benefits, support livelihoods in small and large-scale mining operations, and safeguard the environment through effective policy and… read more »

Group Sustainability Executive Barrick Gold Corporation Grant Holds a BSc in Geology and Geography & Environmental Management and a Masters in Environmental Management. He has over 19 years of experience in Environmental and Social aspects within the mining Industry and has been extensively involved in the management and compilation of the Environmental and Social Impact… read more »

General Manager: Corporate Services African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation

Director Wits Mining Institute University of the Witwatersrand Glen Nwaila is the Director of the Wits Mining Institute and Adjunct Professor at the School of Geosciences, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). Prior to joining Wits, he worked in the mining and consulting industries for 12 years, where he led teams of mining professionals and led… read more »