Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

John de Vries

Managing Director and CEO Black Rock Mining


2024 Agenda Sessions

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

Investment Battlefield

Development Companies
The Investment Battlefield is an annual competition for Africa’s top junior mining companies.  The relegation-style format sees non-relegated juniors advance to the finals for best exploration and development projects.

Wednesday 07 February 15:10 - 16:20 Innovators Stage

Junior Miners Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 15:10 02/07/2024 16:20 Investment Battlefield

Development Companies
The Investment Battlefield is an annual competition for Africa’s top junior mining companies.  The relegation-style format sees non-relegated juniors advance to the finals for best exploration and development projects.

Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg