Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Jan Nelson

CEO Copper 360

Jan is a geologist by profession and holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Earth Sciences. Jan has over 28 years of practical experience in management, mine production, exploration, and team building. Jan has been the CEO of companies listed on the JSC, London’s AIM market, and the Canadian TSX-V. Jan has been instrumental in building several junior companies most notably Pan African Resources which he started with a market capitalization of less than ZAR250m and grew it to a company with a market capitalization in excess of ZAR5 billion with over 5,000 employees. Jan was also instrumental in listing Pan African Resources on the JSE Alt-X and later Main Board with it being the first dual primary AIM listing. Jan’s key strengths are being goal-driven, an opportunity spotter, and a driver and motivator of people.


2024 Agenda Sessions

Junior Project Showcase

Getting it done right – junior success stories 

  • This showcase will spotlight the junior success stories from across the continent that have found their footing 
  • What is the blueprint to success in Africa? What are the pitfalls and blockers that need to be navigated? 

Wednesday 07 February 11:40 - 12:40 Innovators Stage

Junior Miners Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 11:40 02/07/2024 12:40 Junior Project Showcase Getting it done right – junior success stories 
  • This showcase will spotlight the junior success stories from across the continent that have found their footing 
  • What is the blueprint to success in Africa? What are the pitfalls and blockers that need to be navigated? 
Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg