Tim Richards

COO Leo Lithium

Tim is a mining engineer with an MBA from the University of Oxford. He brings over twenty years of mining experience to Leo, across the full range of asset development and operations including scoping and feasibility studies, site technical services, operations and mine management.
Tim has significant experience in West Africa, having worked for seven years across multiple projects in Ghana and Mauritania as well as in South Africa. Tim was involved in the development of new and existing underground and open pit operations for Kinross Gold in Ghana and Mauritania, and oversaw the successful expansion of mining operations at the Tasiast Gold Mine, including a 500% increase in mine output during his tenure. Tim has also successfully managed remote operations in PNG and Europe. Notably, Tim was instrumental in the successful operational and financial turnaround of St Barbara’s Simberi Gold operation in PNG.

2024 Agenda Sessions

The role of batteries in the green transition and implications for mining in Africa

Renewable Energy is not available 24/7, storage solutions like batteries are needed.
What can the use of batteries in making grids filled with renewable energy play a role in decarbonising Africa?
How will batteries impact the demand for mining in Africa

Tuesday 06 February 13:45 - 14:30 Innovators Stage

Tech and Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 13:45 02/06/2024 14:30 The role of batteries in the green transition and implications for mining in Africa

Renewable Energy is not available 24/7, storage solutions like batteries are needed.
What can the use of batteries in making grids filled with renewable energy play a role in decarbonising Africa?
How will batteries impact the demand for mining in Africa

Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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