Guest Organisations
Alpha Resources and Investments Pty Ltd
Alpha Resources and Investments Pty Ltd

Alpha Resources and Investments (Pty) Ltd specializes in coal procurement and mining project development within South Africa. With over 20 years of industry experience, our executives lead efforts to acquire strategic coal exploration rights. We focus on developing internal projects and identifying promising coal investments. Engaging in beneficiation and trading, we cater to both domestic and global markets, fostering strong partnerships and leveraging market knowledge. Our innovative approach ensures high-quality coal production, aiming to establish a formidable presence in mining and marketing sectors, and significantly expand our footprint in the coal marketing industry.

www.selimkaymak.com
Botswana Chamber of Mines
Botswana Chamber of Mines

The Botswana Chamber of Mines exists to serve the interests of the mining industry in the country and to influence policy decisions and strategic intents within the government, non-governmental organizations and related bodies. In its vision it has placed itself to be an effective and unified voice for the mining industry that also educates and shares knowledge with its stakeholders. It has managed to fulfil its mandate in the short history that it has been in existence and the future looks bright as the mining industry expands through exploration and establishing mining operations around the country. All mining companies in the country are affiliated to the Botswana Chamber of Mines and the organization is run by an executive committee.

www.bcm.org.bw
Botswana Diamonds plc
Botswana Diamonds plc

Botswana Diamonds plc (‘BOD’) is focused on the exploration and development of diamondiferous kimberlites on the Kaapvaal Craton and is listed on the London AIM and Botswana Stock Exchanges. The Kaapvaal Craton contains a substantial number of kimberlites and has a long history of diamond production going back to 1866. The Company has assembled a portfolio of projects in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. These projects are at a variety of development stages from early-stage, grass roots prospecting through to more advanced stage exploration. Some of these projects are majority owned by the Company, while others are risk shared with partners. BOD has recently announced the acquisition of Sekaka Diamonds, Petra Diamonds exploration vehicle in Botswana which contains the advanced KX36 project and a comprehensive diamond exploration database. BOD believes it is prospecting in the right ‘address’ with the right team and with the application of new technology that new commercial discoveries will be made.

www.botswanadiamonds.co.uk
Botswana Oil Limited
Botswana Oil Limited

Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) is the National Oil Company established in 2013 to ensure the security and efficiency of fuel supply, manage strategic storage facilities and facilitate meaningful citizen participation in the petroleum value chain. BOL imports 90% of petroleum products consumed in Botswana which include Gasoline (ULP93 and ULP95), Diesel 50PPM, Jet fuel, Avgas and Illuminating Paraffin (IP).

www.botswanaoil.co.bw
Giyani Metals Corp
Giyani Metals Corp

Giyani is a battery metal development company focused on becoming one of Africa's first low-carbon producers of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), a precursor material used by lithium-ion battery manufacturers for the expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. The Company is currently developing a portfolio of high quality manganese oxide assets within the Kanye Basin, located in south-eastern Botswana, Africa including its flagship K.Hill project, which is scheduled to become the next large scale producer of HPMSM, a market expected to grow ten times (10x) by 2030.

www.giyanimetals.com
HCCL Holdings
HCCL Holdings

HCCL Holdings is a diversified group of companies in Mining, Real estate, Medical care, Agriculture, Energy and Financial Services. Our organisational business footprint extends over 120 years of service excellence in the coal mining and processing sector. In 2024, the ongoing scheme of reconstruction successfully launched six independent companies namely Hwange Mining and Processing Company, Hwange Property Company, Hwange Medical Company, Hwange Zambezi Agriculture Company, Hwange Lubimbi Energy Company and financial services firm Hwange Khula Fund.

www.hwangecolliery.co.zw
Independent Chairman & Director
Independent Chairman & Director

Mr. Clegg, is a Mining, Natural Resources & Energy Industry Professional and Independent Chairman & Director or Resources Companies with over 40 years’ experience gained from working mining & minerals projects, process & metallurgical industries and related supply industries in more than 160 countries on all the continents. He is a registered Professional Mining Engineer (Pr.Eng), a registered Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM), a registered Project Management Professional (PMP), and carries professional Fellowship status with South African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (FSAIMM) and the Institute of Quarrying (FIOQ) as well a professional memberships of all the major Mining Institutes globally and is a recognized mining technical assessment, reporting and mining project valuation expert with key experience in stock exchange listings and the requirements for successful capital raising. He has advised a number of governments on Mining Policy, Legislation & Regulation since 1990, as well as being the architect & executor of practical plans for unlocking the potential value of their resources base.

www.shumbaenergy.com
Junior Mining Council (JMC)
Junior Mining Council (JMC)

In a mining landscape fraught with challenges, the Junior Mining Council (JMC) emerges as a beacon of hope and empowerment for South Africa's junior miners. The JMC has embarked on a mission to amplify the unique voices of junior miners, providing a platform for advocacy, collaboration, and growth to position the junior mining sector at the forefront of economic growth and development in Southern Africa. Recognizing the vital role that junior miners play in sustaining the mining industry, the JMC seeks to address the unique needs of its diverse members, ranging from exploration companies to small and mid-tier producers , suppliers, contractors and professionals. At the heart of the JMC's mission lies a commitment to action. By uniting junior miners and advocating for their interests, the JMC aims to navigate the challenges facing the industry and pave the way for a prosperous future. The JMC currently has 90 registered members.

www.jmcouncil.org
Kavango Minerals
Kavango Minerals

Kavango Minerals is a mineral exploration company targeting base and precious metals within mining friendly Botswana. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of Kavango Resources plc whose shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (Standard List) with ticker KAV.L

www.kavangominerals.com
Lethabo Exploration
Lethabo Exploration

Lethabo Exploration is a 100% black owned South African emerging mining company. Lethabo hold's mining rights for platinum group metals, chrome, iron ore, vanadium, andalusite and titanium amongst other minerals. Lethabo's current iron ore project is situated in the province of Limpopo, South Africa, where market representatives are welcome. We are currently in the process of generating additional project capital and thus we are open to engaging with investors and finance houses, including collaborations with other mining houses.

www.lethaboexploration.co.za
Lotus Resources Ltd
Lotus Resources Ltd

Lotus Resources is a leading Africa-focused advanced uranium player with significant scale and resources. Lotus owns an 85% interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi, and 100% interest in the Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana. The Kayelekera Project hosts a current resource of 51.1Mlbs U3O8, and historically produced ~11MIb of uranium between 2009 and 2014. The Company completed a positive Restart Study in 2022 and is currently progressing the restart of this mine. The Letlhakane Project is a greenfield project that hosts a current resource of 118.2Mlbs U3O8. The Company is currently undertaking an extensive drill program onsite along with a number of technical studies to define the preferred execution strategy to develop this mine.

www.lotusresources.com.au
Maatla Resources (Pty) Ltd
Maatla Resources (Pty) Ltd

Maatla Resources is developing a mid-tier coal mining company in Botswana. The company is capitalizing on extensive exploration work to fast-track the development of an export mine. Maatla’s highly experienced and successful management team has a track record of financing projects and taking mines into production. The Mmamabula Coal Project contains over 94Mt of high-grade thermal coal (mineable tons in situ) in the well-explored Mmamabula Coalfields 145 kilometers north of Gaborone in Botswana. The mission of Maatla Resources is to develop the coalfields of Mmamabula to generate and supply coal which will power Botswana’s economy and assist in achieving energy security in the long term

www.maatlaresources.com
Matsoku Investments/Leago Colliery
Matsoku Investments/Leago Colliery

Matsoku Investments is a 100% black youth owned Investment company based in South Africa. With a focus on investments in new ventures ,as well as operating businesses. The Company has interests in the oil, mineral resources ,renewable energy and infrastructure related sectors in the whole of Africa and abroad.

www.matsoku.com
Minergy Coal
Minergy Coal

Minergy Limited (“Minergy”) is the holding company of the Minergy Group. The Masama Coal Mine, held under license by its 100% owned subsidiary Minergy Coal (Pty) Ltd, has exceptional coal quality, accessible through a low stripping ratios. The resource is near existing rail, road, and water infrastructure. It is closely situated to southern African industrial markets, including the cement and lime-producing markets in South Africa

Minergy is a Botswana registered company listed on the main board of the Botswana Stock Exchange (“BSE”), with a proposed listing on a second, international stock exchange planned.

www.minergycoal.com
Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Botswana
Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Botswana

The Ministry of Minerals and Energy (MME) plays a key role in Botswana’s economy by overseeing the mining and energy sectors. It promotes sustainable mineral development, energy security, and the use of green technologies. MME regulates minerals development and ensures reliable energy services, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP and socio-economic growth. Its vision is to be the international benchmark in mineral and energy resource development for national prosperity.

www.gov.bw
Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe
Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe

The Ministry's Mission is to promote sustainable exploration, mining, processing, marketing and management of mineral resources for the benefit of all Zimbabweans.
Montero Mining Ltd
Montero Mining Ltd

Montero Mining & Exploration Ltd is a mineral exploration and development company focused primarily on the exploration, discovery, and development of mineral properties in Africa and South America. The Montero Management team and Board of Directors are experienced in gold, base metals, rare metals, industrial minerals, and bulk commodities. Montero has previously made discoveries of lithium deposits in Namibia and Chile, rare earth element deposit in Tanzania and phosphate deposits in South Africa. The Company believes the recent spike in metal prices, at a time when companies are divesting non-core assets, presents a unique opportunity to refocus Montero on acquiring, exploring and defining mineral resources. Montero is focussed on creating shareholder value by exploration and discovery.

www.monteromining.com
Morupule Coal Mine
Morupule Coal Mine

Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) is located on the outskirts of Palapye, Botswana, along the Serowe-Palapye road. MCM started production in 1973 as an Anglo-American Corporation subsidiary with the main objective of to supplying coal to the then Bamangwato Concessions Limited mine (now BCL) and BPC power plant situated in Selebi Phikwe. MCM ownership was transferred to Debswana Diamond Company in 2000 when Anglo disinvested its operations in Botswana. In 2016, the De Beers interest in MCM (held under Debswana) was acquired by the Mineral Development Company of Botswana (MDCB).

www.mcm.co.bw
Opal Mining
Opal Mining

Opal Mining is a 100% Black-owned Exploration, Mining and Beneficiation company established in 2012 targeting exploration, development and commercialisation of a diversified portfolio of mineral commodities. The company’s corporate structure includes BBBEE entities including Opal Women, Opal Youth, and Opal Black Industrialists. The company also holds an equity shareholding for Communities around the area that a specific operation will be located.

www.opal.org.za
Overlooked Group
Overlooked Group

Overlooked Group (OVL) is a 100% black-owned diversified South African-based resources company founded in 2016. Our mines (surface and underground) are situated near the towns of Bethal, Kriel and Hendrina in the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. In 2021, OVL Colliery acquired Exxaro Coal Central(ECC) assets and renamed them Katlego Operations. Our operations are clustered follows: Overlooked Operations mines include Overlooked Colliery, Overlooked ALPHA and Forzando North. Katlego Operations comprise of Forzando South, Dorstfontein Coal Mine West & Dorstfontein Coal Mine East

www.overlooked.co.za
Paleostone Mineral Consultants and Mining
Paleostone Mineral Consultants and Mining

Paleostone Mineral Consultants and Mining was formed in 2000, doing geological consulting work for the diamond industry. In 2015, Paleostone ventured into alluvial diamond mining along the Riet and Orange River as well as in Namibia. The company currently has interests in diamond mining ventures in South Africa and Namibia.
Pangolin Diamonds
Pangolin Diamonds

Pangolin Diamonds focuses on exploring and developing commercial diamond mines in the Republic of Botswana. Management and our advisors are veterans of diamond discoveries and project finance. Pangolin is managed from Toronto, Canada, and Francistown, Botswana, and trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol “PAN”

www.pangolindiamonds.com
Puckree Group (Pty) Ltd
Puckree Group (Pty) Ltd

The Puckree Group (Pty) Ltd and its Silver Meadow Trading (Pty) Ltd are both 100% BEE coal-focussed companies, engaged primarily in mining, exploration and development. Since 2003, the Puckree Group has proudly maintained an impeccable health and safety record, with ZERO lost time injuries. We have successfully mined and rehabilitated the Umlilo and Umlilo Extension mines and we are currently mining Witrand and Bultfontein mines. In addition, we have acquired a number of new order prospecting rights which are at various stages of development. We proudly describe ourselves as a well-capitalised, experienced and committed emerging South African mining corporate – and we are here for the long run.

www.puckree.co.za
SAIMM - Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
SAIMM - Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

The SAIMM was established over 127 years ago by engineers working in our minerals industry for the benefit of their profession. As an independent professional body, we are in a unique position to provide both rich, informed expertise and unbiased, future-focused perspectives. We drive meaningful dialogue around topics that are important to the minerals industry, including the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), modernisation, globalisation and a wide range of ESG issues. We understand that, only by developing professionals with the necessary skills and expertise to deal with this fluctuating environment, will the industry be able to remain relevant, productive and competitive. SAIMM is focused on nurturing the future leaders of Southern Africa’s minerals industry. We provide a collaborative multistakeholder platform that connects minerals professionals throughout the region and across the globe. We also facilitate access to world-class knowledge, innovative practices and technical excellence for our corporate and individual members

www.saimm.co.za
Seriti Resources.
Seriti Resources.

Seriti wants to be an industry leading empowerment champion, rejuvenating the mining industry and actively building a legacy that creates growth for all our stakeholders and South Africa. Seriti contributes to sustainable, reliable, and transformational energy generation in South Africa, the Southern African Development Community, sub-Saharan Africa, and global export markets. Seriti has a long life, well-capitalized, and established operating assets. Over the years, the group has established itself as one of South Africa’s largest coal mining companies on its way to becoming a diversified energy solutions provider through strategic acquisitions. Through our subsidiary Seriti Green, we can lower our carbon footprint while ensuring our sustainability through renewable energy projects that contribute to the Just Energy Transition to a low-carbon economy.

www.seritiza.com
Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)

The SAPP serves to provide a forum for the development of a world class, robust, safe, efficient, reliable and stable interconnected electrical system in the southern African region. Their objectives are to coordinate and enforce common regional standards of quality of supply, measurement and monitoring of systems performance; harmonise relationships between member utilities; facilitate the development of regional expertise through training programmes and research; increase power accessibility in rural communities; and implement strategies in support of sustainable development priorities.

www.sapp.co.zw
Thungela Resources
Thungela Resources

Thungela is a leading pure-play producer and exporter of high quality, low-cost thermal coal in South Africa. As a responsible thermal coal miner, we recognise society’s ongoing needs and environmental expectations.

www.thungela.com

Investors
Appian Capital Advisory
Appian Capital Advisory

Appian is a long-term value-focused investor focused solely on mining and mining-related companies supporting the energy transition and growing demand for independent, sustainable and stable critical minerals supply chains
Emor Capital
Emor Capital

Emor Capital is a reputable financial advisory firm with a primary focus in Africa. We offer a range of services, including assistance with capital raising and mergers and acquisitions. Our team of experts collaborates with project owners in industries such as mining, engineering, manufacturing, and energy

www.emormining.co.za
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa Limited, established in 1940, is fully owned by the South African Government. We fund industrial development projects, play a catalytic role in promoting partnerships across industries within and outside our borders, and promote regional economic growth. We proactively identify and fund high-impact and labour-intensive projects; lead the creation of viable new industries; use our diverse industry expertise to drive growth in priority sectors; and take up higher-risk funding projects.

www. idc.co.za
Integral Asset Management
Integral Asset Management

Integral EMP is a multi-manager investment platform built on the ethos of collaboration and knowledge. Our fund managers operate multiple specialised funds with more innovative and niche investment approaches. Whether the application of artificial intelligence in ESG stock picking or leveraging alternative data and behavioral finance, our managers are pushing the boundaries every day to explore new opportunities. We make it possible for start-up fund managers to launch, grow and scale their investment products through our step by step guide, mentorship and support through all phases of growth. The Integral eco-system is one of a kind that provides institutional investors access to innovative strategies through partnership, commingled funds or managed account solutions.

www.integralasset.co.za

Partners
Epcm Global Engineering
Epcm Global Engineering

EPCM Global researches, identifies and develops innovative solutions to address major infrastructural challenges. We also define and implement program and project solutions for private and public clients. Project and program offices, acting as owners engineers, developing and executing projects, implementing project governance and assurance, as well as recovering projects in complex and high risk project environments. Currently we are also EPCM partners of carbon emissions abatement technology in Southern Africa.

epcm.co.za
DSI-NRF CIMERA  & FFF Carbon
DSI-NRF CIMERA & FFF Carbon

DSI-NRF CIMERA (Centre of Excellence in Integrated Mineral and Energy Resource Analysis)
The primary focus of DSI-NRF CIMERA is to perform high-quality, world-leading basic and applied research on the vast mineral and fossil fuel resources of not only South Africa, but Africa as a whole. Our main aim is to conduct this research through the training of postgraduate Master and Doctoral candidates, and Postdoctoral Research Fellows (PDRF), to ensure the supply of appropriately qualified human resources for the future of the mineral and energy resource industries on the continent and abroad.

FFF Carbon
The FFF Carbon (FFF-C) is an impartial, independent non-profit organisation which serves the techno-intellectual needs of the multidisciplinary fossil fuel and energy community in Africa through communication, information distribution, coordination, education, promotion, and networking.

FFF Carbon / retired Wits University
FFF Carbon / retired Wits University

The FFF Carbon (FFF-C) is an impartial, independent non-profit organisation which serves the techno-intellectual needs of the multidisciplinary fossil fuel and energy community in Africa through communication, information distribution, coordination, education, promotion, and networking.
FutureCoal
FutureCoal

FutureCoal is the world’s only multi-lateral, neutral and progressive organisation representing the entire coal value chain which is dedicated to raising awareness and safeguarding the significant role that coal plays internationally

www.futurecoal.org
Makoya Supply Chain Holdings
Makoya Supply Chain Holdings

At Makoya, we base our advice on our experience and believe in the value of coaching. The power of the advisory element is an increasing reality in today’s growing organisational industry. We believe that our involvement and knowledge with mergers and acquisitions will benefit potential partners as we truly invest in their visions. We aim to constantly stimulate entrepreneurial spirit, especially within young and upcoming organisations. Makoya matches investors with strategic opportunities across a range of sectors with a view to achieving increased sustainability and profitability. We offer B-BBEE transformation solutions, coupled with value-added services such as tailored investment programmes and business management.

www.makoyagroup.co.za
XMP Consulting CC
XMP Consulting CC

Coal Geology, Mining, Beneficiation, Logistics and Marketing Consulting Services. Providing Independent reviews of all stages of feasibility studies from conceptual to bankable studies, including competent persons report. Including a significant amount of work for coal producers, transportation groups, coal consumers and others analysing and forecasting. Advice and project management of mergers and acquisitions are our other areas of expertise. We have a strong background in obtaining regulatory approvals, as well as solid knowledge of raising capital on the equity markets and suitable contacts on the debt side.

www.rham.co.za