Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Phoevos Pouroulis

CEO Tharisa

Phoevos Pouroulis is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tharisa plc, with responsibility for overall strategy and management. Phoevos has held various senior managerial and operational positions in his more than 21-year career. He has extensive experience in project management, mining design, commissioning and mining operations, including PGM and chrome, having been involved in South Africa's mining industry since 2003. He has served as Commercial Director for Chromex Mining plc and was a founding member of Keaton Energy. Phoevos currently serves on the board of the World Platinum Investment Council.
 


2024 Agenda Sessions

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - Will hydrogen be a panacea for PGMs and the South African economy?


Will hydrogen be a panacea for PGMs and the South African economy? 

  • What is the true significance of hydrogen in the PGM industry, and what steps are companies and the government taking to support its development?  
  • What is South Africa’s strategy for commercialising green hydrogen, and how is this progressing? 
  • What are the latest developments in hydrogen infrastructure, and how is this shaping South Africa’s hydrogen ecosystem? 
  • The latest progress on the hydrogen valley, and the key factors required to ensure its success. 
  • Outlining the DSI’s work around R&D and skills development. 
  • Insight into green mobility hydrogen initiatives such as the Sasol/Toyota collaboration and the Sasol/BMW/Anglo American agreement. 

Wednesday 07 February 11:55 - 12:40 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 11:55 02/07/2024 12:40 DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - Will hydrogen be a panacea for PGMs and the South African economy?


Will hydrogen be a panacea for PGMs and the South African economy? 

  • What is the true significance of hydrogen in the PGM industry, and what steps are companies and the government taking to support its development?  
  • What is South Africa’s strategy for commercialising green hydrogen, and how is this progressing? 
  • What are the latest developments in hydrogen infrastructure, and how is this shaping South Africa’s hydrogen ecosystem? 
  • The latest progress on the hydrogen valley, and the key factors required to ensure its success. 
  • Outlining the DSI’s work around R&D and skills development. 
  • Insight into green mobility hydrogen initiatives such as the Sasol/Toyota collaboration and the Sasol/BMW/Anglo American agreement. 
Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg