Benedikt Sobotka

CEO Eurasian Resources Group

Benedikt Sobotka is CEO of Eurasian Resources Group, a global metals and mining company that supplies critical raw materials for the green energy transition.

He has extensive experience in the mining and energy sectors, previously having held various management positions at BCG advising multinationals worldwide, including in Germany, Russia, South Africa and the UK.

Mr Sobotka works in close partnership with the World Economic Forum, taking an active role in industry groups and wider initiatives. He sits on the Governors Steering Committee for the Metals and Mining Community and the Steering Committee for the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI).

He is co-chair of the Global Battery Alliance and a founding member of the Re|Source initiative, which work towards establishing an ethical and sustainable battery supply chain.

Mr Sobotka is also Advisor to the Hainan International Energy Exchange and an investor in high-tech start-ups, including MVS, which was sold to Platts/Dow Jones in 2015. In addition, he has co-authored a Financial Times top 10 bestseller, China Champions, about success strategies for investment in China.

He holds an MA in Management from the WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management and has also studied at the Rotterdam School of Management, CEIBS Shanghai, and the Moscow Finance Academy.

2024 Agenda Sessions

THE INVESTOR VIEW

Mineral export bans - How does this affect investment opportunities?

The recent increase in export bans within certain African countries is indicative of government’s interest to enhance their own downstream economic wealth – but how do global investors feel about this?
Will this scenario lead to a rise in greater local investment spend?
Can there be a balance between reducing mineral exports but still tapping into and feeding global demand?
Ultimately, does the government have the right to do this? Is the negative impact not greater than the intended positive outcome?

Monday 05 February 16:20 - 16:40 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2024 16:20 02/05/2024 16:40 THE INVESTOR VIEW Mineral export bans - How does this affect investment opportunities?

The recent increase in export bans within certain African countries is indicative of government’s interest to enhance their own downstream economic wealth – but how do global investors feel about this?
Will this scenario lead to a rise in greater local investment spend?
Can there be a balance between reducing mineral exports but still tapping into and feeding global demand?
Ultimately, does the government have the right to do this? Is the negative impact not greater than the intended positive outcome?

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

VOICES OF DISRUPTION – Eurasian Resources Group

Hear from one of Africa’s leading mining companies as they outline how they are bringing positive change and disruption to the industry, the country and the African continent.

Tuesday 06 February 10:00 - 10:20 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 10:00 02/06/2024 10:20 VOICES OF DISRUPTION – Eurasian Resources Group

Hear from one of Africa’s leading mining companies as they outline how they are bringing positive change and disruption to the industry, the country and the African continent.

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

Disruptive Discussion

What does a successful business relationship between car manufacturers and African miners look like?

The rise of relationships between car manufacturers and miners is increasing to reduce limited security of supply of transition minerals needed to build electric vehicles. But two global businesses have very different operating parameters and business models – how do they align?
Human rights are a top priority for global OEMs – are mining companies doing enough to ensure this is never compromised?
How can African miners educate global businesses on the nuances of operating in Africa?
Sharing success stories – the key to finding alignment between global and local stakeholders

Tuesday 06 February 15:40 - 16:25 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 15:40 02/06/2024 16:25 Disruptive Discussion

What does a successful business relationship between car manufacturers and African miners look like?

The rise of relationships between car manufacturers and miners is increasing to reduce limited security of supply of transition minerals needed to build electric vehicles. But two global businesses have very different operating parameters and business models – how do they align?
Human rights are a top priority for global OEMs – are mining companies doing enough to ensure this is never compromised?
How can African miners educate global businesses on the nuances of operating in Africa?
Sharing success stories – the key to finding alignment between global and local stakeholders

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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