Shaun Verner

MD and CEO Syrah Resources

Shaun joined Syrah Resources in October 2016 as Executive General Manager - Sales and Marketing before being appointed as Managing Director & CEO in February 2017. Shaun has extensive global commercial (P&L) and operational leadership experience, across the full cycle of resource and business planning, marketing and supply chain strategy development, commercial execution, and performance management functions.

Prior to joining Syrah, Shaun was at BHP Billiton for 20 years in a variety of executive roles, with extensive international commercial and operational experience across a range of commodities including copper and base metals, uranium and thermal and metallurgical coal. And with multi-national management roles in Asia-Pac, Europe and the Americas. Commercial and Operational Executive Committee membership positions, and multiple Board and Industry Association Directorships.

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

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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