Hermien Uys

General Counsel Vedanta Zinc International

With over 20 years of experience in the mining and metals industry gained at inter alia, Vedanta Zinc International, Rio Tinto and De Beers, I have developed strong expertise in mergers and acquisitions, international dispute resolution, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory. I hold an MBA (Financial Management) Cum Laude from the Business School of the University of Stellenbosch, as well as a B. Comm. (Law) and LLB from Stellenbosch University. I have been recognized as the General Counsel of the Year 2023 by The African Legal Awards, and I have been featured in The Legal 500 General Counsel Power List

I am passionate about lifelong learning, doing meaningful work, creating a caring company culture, and acting with integrity. I have served as an Executive Director on the Boards of several mining and metals companies, and am also a Non-Executive Director at Stellumthombo NPC.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Taking a step back - Current realities and opportunities in natural resources disputes (Sponsored by

What opportunities are offered by a diverse range of dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration? How can in-house functions minimise both litigation risk and the vicious circle of spiralling costs being erroneously laid at the door of the legal function - and the ‘cost-centre’ fallacies which come with this?

Thursday 08 February 10:10 - 11:00 Insiders Stage

General Counsel Forum

Add to calendar 02/08/2024 10:10 02/08/2024 11:00 Taking a step back - Current realities and opportunities in natural resources disputes (Sponsored by

Insiders Stage Africa/Johannesburg

Quick Fire Updates + Q&As

Hear from an expert speaker on some key issues and opportunities facing the modern in-house lawyer in a short and sharp presentation format followed by a brief Q&A.

Topic 1: Rise of OEMs - Lessons Learned
This presentation will discuss some of the lessons we have learned thus far in bringing together two very different cultures – mining and automotive - in terms of the key structural elements to be considered during the negotiation of these transactions.

Topic 2: ‘Moving the needle’ - insights from the 2023 ‘General Counsel of the Year’ -
Equality and Equity in Mining & Meaningful Engagement with Communities
Let’s tackle topics that are sometimes brushed over, and have hard-hitting conversations on consistent, reliable and fair income opportunities for women in mining, meaningful engagement with our communities and transparency in how we conduct our respective businesses.

Topic 3: Sustainability
What is in-house legal’s role in supporting and driving vital corporate sustainability requirements?

Thursday 08 February 12:15 - 13:15 Insiders Stage

General Counsel Forum

Add to calendar 02/08/2024 12:15 02/08/2024 13:15 Quick Fire Updates + Q&As

Insiders Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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