Christer Mhingo

Director Ecograf Limited ( Duma TanzGraphite Limited)

Christer Mhingo is a highly skilled, dynamic and motivated geologist, experienced in working with exploration and mining companies across a range of commodities in Africa and overseas. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Geology) Degree from the University of Dar es Salaam, which included a focus on project management and development.

She has led a number of successful projects in Tanzania and has been involved with a number of ASX and LSE listed companies from grass-roots exploration to operations, holding multiple roles covering project acquisition advice, Government liaison, community and stakeholder engagement, tenement management, business permitting and compliance, business development, exploration and project development.

Christer is the Director for Ecograf Limited’s (TanzGraphite) Tanzanian projects, Executive Director and co-founder of Azurite Management and Consultancy Limited, a business that advises mining and exploration companies from Australia, Asia, Europe, America and Africa operating in Tanzania and East Africa. As a member of the University of Dar es Salaam alumni, she has also been actively involved with mentoring programs at the University’s School of Mines and Geosciences.

2024 Agenda Sessions

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION: The power women yield as positive disrupters in the mining industry

As women continue fulfilling prominent roles and positions within the mining industry – their influence and impact continue to be recognised. From equipment operators to boardroom executives, women bring new approaches and increased emotional intelligence to the decision-making process – disrupting conventional process and outcomes which lead to improved results and outcomes. This discussion will celebrate the power that women are achieving in creating positive disruption in the industry.

Wednesday 07 February 09:15 - 10:00 Insiders Stage

Industry Intel

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 09:15 02/07/2024 10:00 DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION: The power women yield as positive disrupters in the mining industry As women continue fulfilling prominent roles and positions within the mining industry – their influence and impact continue to be recognised. From equipment operators to boardroom executives, women bring new approaches and increased emotional intelligence to the decision-making process – disrupting conventional process and outcomes which lead to improved results and outcomes. This discussion will celebrate the power that women are achieving in creating positive disruption in the industry.

Insiders Stage Africa/Johannesburg

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - Is graphite the forgotten green mineral?

Is graphite the forgotten green mineral?

Why does graphite not receive the same attention and interest as other green minerals?
What role can/does graphite play in the planet’s green evolution?
Is it up to Tanzania and Mozambique to represent Africa’s graphite potential?
Securing greater supply outside of China – a US-based initiative whose objective supports Africa

Wednesday 07 February 10:45 - 11:20 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 10:45 02/07/2024 11:20 DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - Is graphite the forgotten green mineral?

Is graphite the forgotten green mineral?

Why does graphite not receive the same attention and interest as other green minerals?
What role can/does graphite play in the planet’s green evolution?
Is it up to Tanzania and Mozambique to represent Africa’s graphite potential?
Securing greater supply outside of China – a US-based initiative whose objective supports Africa

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

Effective mine development practices for Junior Miners

How has access to funding changed for juniors? Does competition for funding force Juniors to explore very specifically?
Junior miners often sell their projects on the back of their management team’s experience/track record in successfully delivering projects in Africa. Do investors exclusively back management track record?
What else can juniors do to build a long-lasting & trustful relationship with investors?
The social license to operate is fundamental to juniors developing their assets. Despite the expense of ESG practice how do juniors secure the social license to operate from their community?

Wednesday 07 February 16:20 - 17:00 Innovators Stage

Junior Miners Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 16:20 02/07/2024 17:00 Effective mine development practices for Junior Miners How has access to funding changed for juniors? Does competition for funding force Juniors to explore very specifically?
Junior miners often sell their projects on the back of their management team’s experience/track record in successfully delivering projects in Africa. Do investors exclusively back management track record?
What else can juniors do to build a long-lasting & trustful relationship with investors?
The social license to operate is fundamental to juniors developing their assets. Despite the expense of ESG practice how do juniors secure the social license to operate from their community? Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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