Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Jonathan D. Cordero

Head of Corporate Development Eurasian Resources Group (ERG)

Jonathan D. Cordero is Head of Corporate Development at Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a leading diversified natural resources group – present in 16 countries with around 80,000 people. With more than 14 years of senior-level experience in general management, strategy, and M&A, he is a leading advisor in the metals and mining industry.

At ERG, he is responsible for global ventures development, strategy, and M&A, with a special focus on the group's MENA growth platform. Mr Cordero is also an investor and mentor in the ResourceTech space, and co-founder and partner at Caesar Ventures, a seed-stage investment firm supporting entrepreneurs in the fields of clean energy, circular economy, and digital transformation.

He has served as a board member at various companies and holds a Master of Science in Management from HHL- Leipzig Graduate School of Management.


2024 Agenda Sessions

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - How green are our key green minerals? (cobalt, lithium, nickel)

How green are our key green minerals? (cobalt, lithium, nickel)

  • What is the paradigm of a green mineral? Or – are green minerals really just a paradox? 
  • How can we improve mining and processing green minerals in an environment-positive manner? 
  • How are we ensuring mining waste is managed and stored responsibly? 
  • Ultimately – can green minerals ever be truly green? 
  • Unpacking key government’s green mineral strategies 

Wednesday 07 February 10:00 - 10:45 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 10:00 02/07/2024 10:45 DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - How green are our key green minerals? (cobalt, lithium, nickel) How green are our key green minerals? (cobalt, lithium, nickel)
  • What is the paradigm of a green mineral? Or – are green minerals really just a paradox? 
  • How can we improve mining and processing green minerals in an environment-positive manner? 
  • How are we ensuring mining waste is managed and stored responsibly? 
  • Ultimately – can green minerals ever be truly green? 
  • Unpacking key government’s green mineral strategies 
Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg