The aim of this workshop is to provide Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Professionals with a
comprehensive understanding of the mining industry. Participants will gain a greater understanding of
the operational practices pivotal to the mining industry, be able to interpret essential terminology and
feel more comfortable interacting with core mining staff by having a clearer understanding of the key
concepts involved in mining.
Andrés Ramírez Gossler, Facundo Schinnea - eCommerce Day Chile 2024
Workshop Johannesburg 30th June 2015
1. Developing reliable, sustainable and affordable power for African mines
Meet senior mining executives from
across Africa including:
www.energyandmines.com/africa
Hear from 25+ senior mining executives
from South Africa, East Africa, West
Africa and Central Africa
Learn how mines are addressing severe
power shortages from local utilities and
the potential role of renewables
Understand the potential for hybrid
solutions for remote mining operations
looking for diesel-abatement
strategies
Overcoming project barriers in Africa:
Mining, energy and finance experts on
what needs to happen next
Gain valuable insight from utilities,
regulators, Government, legal and
energy representatives on realizing
mining-renewables project success
Main Sponsors:
Mike Rossouw
Executive Director,
Xstrata Alloys and
Energy Thought Leader
Eskom
Roelof Retief
Manager Process
Development
IFM
Duncan Stevens
Vice President, Group
Sustainable Development
Gold Fields
Nic Schoeman
General Manager
Technical Services
Acacia Mining
Maxwell Nemutshili
Group Manager
Engineering
Exxaro
Gerhard Van De Berg
Group Energy Engineer
Anglo American
Platinum
Tim Williams
CEO
Andiamo Mining
Andile Sangqu
Group Executive,
Sustainability and Risk
Impala Platinum
Christo Oliver
Principal Electrical
Engineer
Kumba Iron Ore
Ian Fielding
Consulting Engineer
Shanta Gold
Wonder Zwane
General Manager
Kalagadi Manganese
Barend Petersen
Chairman
De Beers
Consolidated Mines
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Organised by: Principal Sponsors:
Paul Loudon
CEO
Diamond Corp
Steph Van Sittert
Head of Business
Development and
Technology
Samancor Chrome
2. Energy has become a major operational cost and strategic focus for the African mining sector. Faced with
significant power disruptions and energy price hikes, mines are now reviewing their power options for grid-tied
and remote operations and assessing their options for renewables to reduce energy costs and secure power
supplies. Following last year’s sellout event, the Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition in Johannesburg
on July 1-2 will bring together the African mining sector and international renewables industry to discuss
solutions for addressing mining’s energy challenges across the region.
Agenda at a Glance
June 30 July 1 July 2
Pre-Summit Workshop:
An introduction to mining for
renewables professionals
Opening keynote Briefing: Energy storage for mining operations
Sustainable and economic energy for mines Keynote: Powering the new mining frontier
Commodity cycles and energy for mines Eskom on the energy challenge
South Africa’s power crisis and mining Regulatory spotlight South Africa
Assessing the feasibility of renewables Energy price comparisons for mines
Remote power solutions for mining operations Innovative project finance models
Welcome Drinks Reception The business case for hybrids for mines Accessing development bank funding
VIP Dinner (Invitation-Only) Drinks Reception Bioenergy for African mines
Energy challenges and strategies, renewable energy project plans, preferred finance models, and
operational insights from major mining houses and junior mines across Africa including:
DIAMONDCORP-PLC
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3. Keynote Speaker:
Mike Rossouw
Executive Director
Xstrata Alloys and
Energy Thought Leader,
Eskom
Gesie Theron
Project Planner
ArcelorMittal
Saldanha
Maxwell Nemutshili
Group Manager
Engineering
Exxaro
Duncan Stevens
Vice President, Group
Sustainable Develop-
ment
Gold Fields
Roelof Retief
Manager Process
Development
IFM
50+authoritative speakers
This is the only high-caliber Summit to bring together senior mining
executives from across Africa and the international renewables industry to
discuss opportunities for collaboration including:
Nic Schoeman
General Manager
Technical Services
Acacia Mining
Tim Williams
CEO
Andiamo Mining
Christo Oliver
Principal Electrical
Engineer
Kumba Iron Ore
Andile Sangqu
Group Executive,
Sustainability and Risk
Impala Platinum
Ian Fielding
Consulting Engineer
Shanta Gold
Paul Loudon
CEO
Diamond Corp
Barend Petersen
Chairman
De Beers
Consolidated Mines
Steph Van Sittert
Head of Business
Development and
Technology
Samancor Chrome
Mining leaders and energy decision-makers:
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Finance and energy experts, utilities and regulators:
Sakkie Leimecke
Head of Energy, IE&T
Nedbank Capital
Justin Froneman
Director, Head of Mining
South Africa
Credit Suisse
Rentia Van Toder
Head of Renewable
Energy, Power and
Infrastructure
Standard Bank
Seetsele Seetswane
Grid Access Unit
-Technical &
Engineering Manager
Eskom
Justin DeAngelis
Director
Denham Capital
Shaun Nel
Project Director, and
Advisor
Energy Intensive User
Group of Southern
Africa (EIUG)
Richard Brody
VP Business
Development & Sales
Primus Power
Ian Curry
Managing Director
Basil Read Energy
Renewable energy developers and suppliers:
Rob Lydan
Director of Solar and
Wind
Hatch
Jean-Charles Brun
Sales Manager Smart
Generation Solutions,
Siemens
Grant Pattison
Chairman and CEO
NRG Renew Africa
Dwight Rosslee
Director
Selectra
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Summit Partners
Energy and Mines brings together the mining, renewable energy, finance and government sectors to find cost-effective
and reliable solutions to meet mining’s energy challenges through our global Summits, hub site, and research reports.
www.energyandmines.com
In 2015/2016 the Renewables and Mining Summit series will ring together mining energy-decision makers with renewable
energy, finance and government experts from across the globe in Johannesburg, Toronto, London and Santiago.
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Thought Leadership and Lead Generation
The Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition series has a proven track record as the events where mining and renewa-
bles partnerships are created. Whether your objective is thought-leadership, brand identity, knowledge sharing or developing
new business relationships, the Summit provides a highly-targeted, project-driven platform where 250+ decision-makers
come to do business.
“Hatch has been a
Principal Sponsor of
Energy and Mines’ Summits
since their inception in 2013
and finds them valuable
platforms to promote our
thought-leadership in this
growing market and to connect
directly with the mining sector
on energy solutions.”
- Rob Lydan
Director of Solar
and Wind, Hatch
Want to speak? Want to sponsor? Want to exhibit?
To learn more about our partnership opportunities and how our customised solutions can help you achieve
your business needs and objectives in 2015/2016, please contact:
Mike Greenwood, Exhibition & Sales Director, Energy & Mines
Direct: +1 613 680 2484 Mobile: +1 613 355 6616 mike.greenwood@energyandmines.com
What the Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition offers:
Two full days of project focused content. An opportunity for mines and
renewable experts to present strategies and solutions
7+ hours of networking to engage with speakers and decision makers, present
ideas and discuss project opportunities
A networking drinks reception designed to enhance interactions and discussions
Highly effective exhibition opportunities – the Summit offers a limited number of
exhibition spaces in the main networking to present solutions and services
to attendees
A one-to-One meeting service (premium sponsors only). Arranged, private
meetings with your hand-picked selection of mining or renewables experts
Thought-leadership interviews – we commission a Washington-based financial
journalist to interview key members of your team and produce a world class,
highly-designed and presented article that will be published in the event guide,
through the Energy and Mines hub site and through our PR channels.
A VIP Dinner (premium sponsors and mines only). An exclusive, relaxed dinner
with invited mine guests and lead sponsors to discuss energy challenges for the
mining sector
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Pre-Summit Workshop: An introduction to mining
for renewables professionals, June 30th
The aim of this workshop is to provide Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Professionals with a
comprehensive understanding of the mining industry. Participants will gain a greater understanding of
the operational practices pivotal to the mining industry, be able to interpret essential terminology and
feel more comfortable interacting with core mining staff by having a clearer understanding of the key
concepts involved in mining.
This workshop aims to enhance an understanding of the business of mining for renewable energy professionals. The agenda
has been developed by Energy and Mines and r4mining.com and is presented by Arnoldus Mateo van den Hurk Mir, Ph. D.,
CEO, r4mining.com
About the workshop leader
Arnoldus Mateo van den Hurk Mir, Ph D.
For 29 years Arnold has been as an
adviser and professional in geo-mining,
renewable energy, company appraisal
and financial analysis. He has worked in
Europe, South America the Caribbean,
Africa and China. He has wide knowledge
and experience in both the renewables
and mining sectors. He is passionate
about connecting these two sectors
to improve the efficiency of mining.
Workshop Agenda:
June 30th – Hilton, Sandton
09.00 – 10.40 Mining introduction and planning
• Mine lifecycle
• From exploration to exploitation
• Extraction and comminution
• Concentration, smelting and refinery
• Commodities transport and mining ports
Break
11.00 – 12.30 Mine economics and company Structure
• Minerals and metals economics
• Commodity markets, drivers and trading
• Metals valuation and stock markets
• Mines: organization, job roles and profiles
• Top mining companies and mines
Lunch
13.00 – 14.40 Energy uses in mining
• Open pit mining energy use
• Underground mining energy use
• Energy use in beneficiation and metallurgy
• Mining energy use due to water demand
• Energy use in ancillary mining tasks
Break
15.00 – 16.30 Mining, environment and CSR
• Mining environmental impacts
• Mine closure and reclamation
• Renewables and CSR
• Final summary and summit recommendations
Close
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this course participants
will be able to:
Appreciate the significance of energy in the
mining industry
Understand frequently used terminology
Describe the use of energy on open pit and
underground mining methods
Understand the principles of mine design,
planning and optimization
The impact of energy on rehabilitation and
environmental considerations
Understand the production chain from mining
from processing to extractive metallurgy
Describe the logistics and marketing behind
key commodities
For questions or additional details contact:
Iria.heredia@energyandmines.com
+1 613 627 2787
Workshop feedback from
previous attendees:
“I found Arnold’s workshop to be the highlight
of the conference. For those new to the mining
sector, it will lodge you to get the most out
of the conference. And for mining veterans,
it helps provide perspective and clarity on
corporate priorities in the industry.”
- Panasonic
"What you presented was a very sophisticated
yet practical review of the mining industry."
- Barrick Gold
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DAY 1: JULY 1, 2015
8.30 COFFEE & REGISTRATION
8.55 CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS
Adrienne Baker, Director, Energy and Mines
9.00 OPENING KEYNOTE: UNDERSTANDING MINING’S ENERGY CHALLENGE AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Mike Rossouw, Executive Director, Xstrata Alloys and Energy Thought Leader, Eskom
9.20 KEYNOTE PANEL: DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE AND ECONOMIC ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR MINES
The African mining sector is well positioned to be a catalyst for change by investing in electricity infrastructure that enhances social license
to operate and secures power supplies and prices for remote and grid-tied operations. This session will bring together senior executives from
Africa’s top mines to discuss how current energy challenges provide a context for exploring innovative and socially responsible power solutions
that contribute to the long-term sustainability of mining in Africa.
Chair: Grant Pattison, Chairman and CEO, NRG Renew Africa
Barend Petersen, Chairman, De Beers Consolidated Mines
Duncan Stevens, Vice President, Group Sustainable Development, Gold Fields
Roelof Retief, Manager Process Development, IFM
Steph Van Sittert, Head of Business Development and Technology, Samancor Chrome
10.10 NETWORKING BREAK
10.50 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: THE COMMODITY CYCLE AND MINING’S ENERGY STRATEGY
Justin Froneman, Director, Head of Mining South Africa, Credit Suisse
11.10 SOUTH AFRICA’S ELECTRICITY CRISIS: THE REAL CAUSES, THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES FOR MINES AND THE DECI-
SIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE
South Africa is facing a crisis of major proportions, as a result of a series of policy decisions that affect the country’s electricity generation and
distribution. These decisions have had and will continue to have far reaching implications for the economy, and, in particular, the mining sector of
South Africa.
Robert Jeffrey, Managing Director and Senior Economist, Econometrix
Agenda
Networking Session Mine Case Study
8. Agenda
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11.30 SESSION 1: ADDRESSING THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF LOAD SHEDDING FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MINES
South African mining operations are facing a serious challenge with increased load shedding by Eskom impacting mine production and profit-
ability. This session will offer insight on the economic costs of uncontrolled load shedding for South African mining operations and the solutions
being explored to address the urgent need for security and predictability of energy supply.
Chair: Shaun Nel, Project Director, and Advisor, Energy Intensive User Group of Southern Africa (EIUG)
Maxwell Nemutshili, Group Manager Engineering, Exxaro
Wonder Zwane, General Manager, Kalagadi Manganese
Funani Mojono, Chief Executive Officer, Imerys South Africa & General Manager, Imerys Southern Africa
12.20 NETWORKING LUNCH
13.30 SESSION 2: EXPLORING THE FEASIBILITY OF RENEWABLES FOR GRID-TIED SITES
All across Africa mines need more energy at affordable prices. South African mines have experienced aggressive load shedding and opera-
tions across West Africa are dealing with utilities unable to meet their energy requirements affordably. Supply constraints are often exacerbated
by high electricity rates which are driving mines to consider supplementing their power needs with renewables. This session will focus on how
alternative energy solutions can play a role in addressing grid supply concerns and the practicalities around implementing these solutions.
13.30 CASE STUDY: PROGRESS REPORT: ASSESSING SOLAR OPTIONS TO ADDRESS GRID-PERFORMANCE CONCERNS
Acacia Mining (formerly African Barrick Gold) has three sizable gold mines in Tanzania and is making progress in considering solar PV options
for its Bulyanhulu mine to address grid-performance challenges. This presentation will provide an update on the key criteria in assessing solar
options and next steps.
• An update on current activities to assess the viability of solar to supplement grid power
• What are the critical factors in determining the feasibility of solar at Bulyanhulu?
• Next steps for the operational and strategic teams heading energy for this site
Nic Schoeman, General Manager Technical Services, Acacia Mining
13.50 PANEL DISCUSSION: SECURING POWER NEEDS WITH RENEWABLES
Chair: Egmont Ottermann, Group Energy Manager, PPC and EXCO member, South African Independent Power Producers
Association (SAIPPA)
Gerhard Van De Berg, Group Energy Engineer, Anglo American Platinum
Christo Oliver, Principal Electrical Engineer, Kumba Iron Ore
Andile Sangqu, Group Executive, Sustainability and Risk, Impala Platinum
Nic Schoeman, General Manager Technical Services, Acacia Mining
14.40 CURRENT ENERGY CHALLENGES FOR MINING OPERATIONS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
This presentation will offer insight on current energy challenges for African mining operations and the opportunities for developing energy part-
nerships that directly address the power constraints and pricing concerns miners are facing across the region.
Rob Lydan, Director of Solar and Wind, Hatch
15.00 NETWWORKING BREAK
9. Agenda
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15.30 SESSION 3: HYBRID SOLUTIONS FOR REMOTE MINING OPERATIONS
Even with lower oil prices, the business case for integrating renewables for remote operations is strong with alternative technologies deliver-
ing price competitive and sustainable options. This session will highlight the very latest case studies of hybrid projects for mining offtakers and
explore the current economics for displacing diesel fuel with renewables.
15.30 REDUCING MINING’S OPEX WITH CUSTOMIZED HYBRID SOLUTIONS
This presentation will offer insight on the business case for and the latest technological innovations of hybrid systems for remote African mines.
Ranging from 1-50 MW, these customized solutions can offer significant operational savings over the life of the mine and can meet the financial
structures and terms preferred by mines when implemented with a trusted partner.
• An update on the operational savings hybrid solutions can offer mining operations
• What fuel-savings guarantees are available to reduce risk for mines?
• What financial options are available for these projects that meet mining’s investment criteria?
Jean Charles Brun, Sales Manager Smart Generation Solutions, Siemens
15.50 JOINT CASE STUDY: APPROPRIATE ENERGY TECHNOOGIES FOR REMOTE GOLD MINES
Shanta Gold is a junior gold producer with its flagship mine in Western Tanzania. The mine rents a 5MW island power plant that has recently
been partially converted from diesel to heavy fuel oil. The mine also operates a fully scalable 64kW pilot photovoltaic power plant and has
explored other renewables as a means to reduce energy costs.
• A review of unit energy costs, pre and post the conversion from diesel to heavy fuel oil.
• Evaluating alternative power plant technology/power supply from the users’ point of view - coal, solar, hydro and the national grid.
• Details of the PPA solar pilot plant power agreement Shanta has with Redavia, the solar plant performance and its scalability
Ian Fielding, Consulting Engineer, Shanta Gold
Manuel Duggal, Director, MCD International Energy Solutions
16.15 PANEL DISCUSSION: UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF HYBRID SOLUTIONS FOR DIESEL-POWERED MINES
Ian Fielding, Consulting Engineer, Shanta Gold
Manuel Duggal, Director, MCD International Energy Solutions
Tim Williams, CEO, Andiamo Mining
17.05 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: JULY 2, 2015
8.00 SESSION 4: AM BRIEFING: ENERGY STORAGE: THE GAME-CHANGER FOR RENEWABLES FOR MINES
Chair: Gerhard Van De Berg, Group Energy Engineer, Anglo American Platinum
Richard Brody, VP Business Development & Sales, Primus Power
Jonathan Curren, Managing Director, Camco Clean Energy
Ian Curry, Managing Director, Basil Read Energy
8:50 COFFEE BREAK
10. Agenda
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9:10 CHAIR’S REMARKS
Adrienne Baker, Director, Energy and Mines
9:30 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: ENERGY CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR JUNIOR AND EARLY-STAGE MINES
Paul Loudon has over 20 years’ experience in managing junior and exploration stage mining companies. As CEO of Diamond Corp., he manages
the strategy for the company’s primary asset in South Africa, the Lace Diamond Mine, which has a +25 year mine life expectancy and is powered
by electricity provided by Eskom.
• Insight from an experienced mining leader on energy challenges for junior and early-stage mines
• What information would be useful for mines to consider renewables at the pre-feasibility stage?
• What is the preferred business model for renewable energy given capital constraints?
Paul Loudon, CEO, Diamond Corp
9.50 A UTILITY’S PERSPECTIVE: ADDRESSING ENERGY CHALLENGES FOR MINING OPERATIONS
Seetsele Seetswane, Grid Access Unit -Technical & Engineering Manager, Eskom
10.10 REGULATORY UPDATE: THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF RENEWABLES FOR POWERING MINES
• An update on current licensing and approvals processes for renewables for South African mines
• How do renewables fit with current strategies for meeting mining’s energy challenges?
Dennis Seemela, Head of Licensing, South Africa’s National Energy Regulator (NERSA)
10.20 NETWORKING BREAK
11.00 THE ECONOMICS OF DIFFERENT POWER OPTIONS FOR AFRICAN MINING OPERATIONS
This presentation will examine the economics of different power choices for mining operations in key African markets to provide an understanding
of how the price of renewables compares to grid-power and diesel generation for mining operators.
• Current price comparisons ($/KW/h) of grid electricity and diesel vs. renewables
• How will these prices change: what should mines be factoring into their 5-year business plans?
• Understanding the critical factors that will impact the economics of energy for African mines
Gerhard Wernecke, Senior Project Manager, Cronimet
11.20 SESSION 5: BUILDING FINANCE MODELS FOR RENEWABLES FOR MINES
How to structure financing for renewables for mines is one of the critical questions for this growing market. Mines are capital constrained and
some are also facing uncertainty from governments and utilities resulting in shorter-term, five-year business outlooks which complicates capital
investment. Mining executives are also seeing a wide variation in pricing and finance models for renewables solutions which has created some
confusion. For renewables experts, the quality of the offtaker and the life-of-mine can be major stumbling blocks for investment. This session will
examine how to overcome these investment obstacles and develop practical finance models for these projects.
11. Agenda
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11.20 DEVELOPING DEAL STRUCTURES TO ADAPT TO MINING’S COST AND ENERGY CHALLENGES
• Current challenges for financing renewables for mines – offtake guarantees etc.
• The dynamics of non-recourse financing and typical project deal structures
• Trends inhibiting investment from mines including commodity pricing, downsizing, and long-term offtake agreements
• Drivers pushing the energy paradigm shift for African mines including load shedding
Jan Dewulf, Senior Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation
11.40 PANEL DISCUSSION: DEVELOPING PROJECT FINANCE MODELS FOR RENEWABLES FOR MINES
Justin DeAngelis, Director, Denham Capital
Rentia Van Toder, Head of Renewable Energy, Power and Infrastructure, Standard Bank
Jan Dewulf, Senior Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation
Sakkie Leimecke, Head of Energy, IE&T, Nedbank Capital
12.30 NETWORKING LUNCH
13.30 SESSION 6: EXPLORING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK INVESTMENT
How can mines and renewables experts tap into development and community infrastructure funding for financing renewables for mines? This
session will bring together leading development banks to discuss their criteria for investing in these infrastructure projects and the finance mod-
els these lenders prefer in combination with traditional banks.
Chair: Gabriella von Ille, Director, Lifa Communications
Gary Shu, Senior Energy Advisor, Power Africa
Additional speakers to be confirmed
14.30 SESSION 7: THE ROLE OF BIOENERGY IN SOLVING MINING’S ENERGY CRISIS
When asked by Energy and Mines which renewable technology is most of interest, a number of Africa-based senior mining executives identified
bioenergy first. The combination of this technology’s ability to deliver baseload power, offer waste management capabilities and the potential
community benefits make it an attractive solution for mining leaders in this region. This session will examine the challenges and opportunities
that bioenergy offers African mines.
14.30 THE ECONOMICS OF BIOENERGY FOR MINES
Selectra led the development of Harmony Gold’s groundbreaking bioenergy project on mine-impacted lands and is now working with a number of
mines to develop biomass and biogas projects across Africa.
• Details on the favourable economics of biomass and biogas for mining operations
• How can bioenergy reduce power costs and cut emissions for African mines?
• Exploring the additional benefits including mine remediation and community development
Dwight Rosslee, Director, Selectra
12. Agenda
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14.50 CASE STUDY: REALIZING FUEL COST-SAVINGS FROM BIOGAS
ArcelorMittal’s Saldanha Works is currently implementing a biogas project to reduce its dependency on liquid petroleum gas. The steel mill
currently consumes 13 000 tons of LPG per year and is aiming to save 16% through the use of biogas. An energy service company is currently
building a bio-digester onsite and ArcelorMittal will purchase biogas through a take-or-pay agreement.
• What sort of delays has the mine experienced in the implementation phase of the project?
• Ideas on what could help fast-track and streamline the construction phase
• Details on the type of biomass being used to produce the biogas onsite
Gesie Theron, Project Planner, ArcelorMittal Saldanha
15.10 NETWORKING BREAK
15.40 PANEL DISCUSSION: BIOENERGY FOR MINES – BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND APPLICATIONS
Chair: Robbie Louw, Director, Promethium Carbon
Gesie Theron, Project Planner, ArcelorMittal Saldanha
Dwight Rosslee, Director, Selectra
Additional speakers to be confirmed
16.30 CONFERENCE CLOSE
13. SPONSOR PROFILES
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Hatch is a multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array
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