Mining Without Energy Allies

A Sustainable Path or a Dead End?" Topics: Collaboration in renewable energy, legal frameworks for ESG, energy efficiency, and cost management strategies.

Closing the Deal

Strategies for Successful Mining Agreements in 2025" Topics: Financing challenges, contract restrictions, resource nationalism, and investment strategies.

Government Relations

Unlocking Growth through Public-Private Partnerships" Topics: Public-private partnerships, licensing challenges, and the importance of legal expertise on corporate boards

Fireside Chat:

Beyond Counsel: The Evolving Role of the General Counsel on Corporate Boards"

UCT Graduate Business School | Protea Hotel by Marriott® Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

The UCT Graduate School of Business, in conjunction with the Protea Hotel by Marriott® Breakwater Lodge, opened a spectacular new, environmentally-friendly conference venue, located on the eastern side of the UCT GSB and to the north of the Heritage Wall, in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Agenda

9.15am - 9.40am

Registration and Coffee

9.40am - 9.45am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9.40am - 9.45am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

10.00am - 10.40am - Panel 1: "Mining Without Energy Allies: A Sustainable Path or a Dead End?"

This panel explores the critical overlap between mining and energy, highlighting the necessity for collaboration to achieve sustainability. Discussions will delve into how mining companies can innovate and adapt in the face of energy challenges, and the vital role the legal sector plays in safeguarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

Key Topics:

Collaboration: How mining companies are integrating renewables (solar, wind) and ensuring a sustainable supply of battery metals (copper, lithium, graphite).
Legal Safeguards: The role of legal frameworks in enforcing ESG principles and combating corruption in mining operations.
Cost & Efficiency: Strategies for improving energy efficiency, reducing costs, and developing contractual structures for cost management. How do you structure a deal to reduce costs and environmental impact?
Case Studies: Success stories and legal interventions in driving successful energy collaborations.

10.40am - 11.05am

Quick Fire with Warren Beach

11.05am - 11.45am - Panel 2: "Closing the Deal: Strategies for Successful Mining Agreements in 2025"

This panel focuses on navigating the complexities of mining deals in the context of evolving global challenges. It will explore strategies for closing deals amidst macroeconomic issues, financing obstacles, contract restrictions, and resource nationalism. Industry experts will discuss approaches to bridge the financing gap, overcome barriers to foreign investment, and develop sustainable infrastructure projects.

Key Topics:

Financing Challenges: Access to capital for junior miners, alternative funding models (joint ventures, green bonds), and closing financing gaps through partnerships and government incentives. The challenges of financing critical mineral projects.
Contract Restrictions: Navigating licensing, compliance, and local content requirements while negotiating flexible terms.
Resource Nationalism: Managing resource nationalism's impact on foreign investments and aligning with local governments.
IPOs & Investment: Pros and cons of IPOs, investor expectations, and the impact of ESG on investment criteria. Private equity financing - debt and

11.45am - 12.15pm

Coffee and Light Lunch Break

12.15pm - 12.35pm Quick Fire 2 and Q&A –

Tech Spotlight: Legal Innovations Driving Sustainable Mining" OR “Crisis Management Toolkit

12.35pm - 13.15pm - Panel 3: "Government Relations: Unlocking Growth through Public-Private Partnerships"

This panel will explore how mining companies can successfully navigate the complexities of government relations to foster growth and innovation. It will focus on the role of public-private partnerships in reducing bureaucratic barriers, securing licences, and driving technological innovation. Discussions will also delve into the importance of having legal expertise on boards to facilitate business and investment, especially in regions where regulatory challenges are prominent.

Key Topics:

PPPs for Innovation: How collaboration with academia, business, and government can drive technological advances and reduce bureaucracy in mining projects.
Licensing Challenges: Strategies for securing licences in emerging markets like Tanzania, and best practices for engaging with regulatory bodies.
Legal Expertise on Boards: The importance of legal counsel in shaping strategy, managing government interactions, and mitigating risks.
Sovereign Funds: How sovereign wealth funds can promote mining growth in Africa while ensuring sustainable development and managing potential disputes related to investment terms and local regulations.

13.15pm - 13.30pm Fireside Chat

Beyond Counsel: The Evolving Role of the General Counsel on Corporate Boards

13.30pm - 13.40pm

Closing Remarks

13.40pm - 15.00pm

Cocktail and Canapés Reception