The Future of Mining and Mining in the Future Summit - 22 August

The Future of Mining and Mining in the Future Summit - 22 August
Programme
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08h00 – 09h00 - UJ Bridge Video, UJ@20 videos and Holding Screen

08h00 – 08h30
Registration and Arrival at the UJ Arts Theatre
All VIP Guests will have tea/coffee in the designated VIP Room
08h30 – 09h00
Technology exhibitions
Entertainment: Gumboot dancers (outside)

09h00 Temave – Praise Singer
09h10 – 10h00
Programme Director: Dr Takalani Tshabalala - FEBE Senior Lecturer, Quality & Operations Management
Prof Victoria Graham – in an advisory capacity
Safety briefing video

Moment of Silence for fallen mineworkers by Prof Hendrick Grobler
Lighting of the Lamp (fire extinguisher on hand) (SPOTLIGHT ON THE LAMP)

Introduction of the Vice Chancellor and Principal

Welcome Remarks by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal - Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi

Remarks by the UJ Chancellor - Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg.

Keynote address: Director-General, Mr. Jacob Mbele of the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

10h00 – 10h30 – VIP Guests will have tea in the Holding room (organising committee to ensure they are ushered into this space)
Tea break: technology exhibitions and presentations continue.

10h30 – 11h00 – (play music like Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
Arts Centre AVU staff to ensure all panel members have their lapel mics before the sessions begin.
Prof Maria Frahm-Arp and Reneka Panday – Panellist Management backstage
Session 1: Advancing Mining Excellence: University of Johannesburg’s Role in Shaping a Sustainable Future
Mode of presentation: Plenary style short addresses (10 min each)

Facilitator: Prof. E. Makhatha, the Head of the School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical

1. Overview of the School of Mining and the University of Johannesburg’s placement in Mining education that has fostered sustainable development in communities – Prof. Hendrik Grobler, Head of Department, Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying (MEMS)
2. Future educational Developments at the Department of Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying (MEMS) – Dr. Mbali Mpanza, Deputy Head of Department MEMS
3. Industry perspective – Mr. Alex Fenn - Vice President – Innovation and Technology Sibanye-Stillwater – primary sponsor.

Arts Centre AVU staff to ensure all panel members have their lapel mics before the sessions begin.

11h00 – 12h00
Session 2: Unlocking Critical Minerals: Sustainable Innovation for a Resilient Future

Mode of presentation: Keynote address with Panel discussion and Q&A

Keynote address: Mr. Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative for UNDP South Africa and Director for the UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub

Panel Moderator: Dr. Takalani Madzivhandila, Board Member of Mintek

Panel members:
1. Mr. Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa
2. Prof. Antoine Mulaba, Director of the Strategic Minerals Research Group MEMS
3. Dr. Jide Martyns Okeke, UNDP Director, Regional Programme for Africa
4. George van Greunen - Vice President AMMSA - Implats (Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd) (RBPlats)
5. Mr. Patrick McKivergan, Managing Director of Esri South Africa

Arts Centre AVU staff to ensure all panel members have their lapel mics before the sessions begin.


Birthday cake cutting “passing of the torch” ceremony with PDK Robinson - the oldest alumnus and the Youngest current mining student


12h00 – 13h00
Networking Lunch
Entertainment: Nkuli, the Saxophonist - OUTSIDE


Arts Centre AVU staff to ensure all panel members have their lapel mics before the sessions begin




13h00 – 14h15
Session 3: Sustainable Mining and National Prosperity

Remarks by the UJ Chancellor - Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg.

Mode of presentation: Keynote address and “Fishbowl” discussion by panellists

Arts Centre AVU staff to ensure all panel members have their lapel mics before the sessions begin
Panel Moderator: Prof. Fred Cawood, Director of the Sibanye Stillwater Centre for Sustainable Mining
Keynote address: Mr. Mike Teke, former UJ Chair of Council and CEO of SERITI

Panel members:
1. Shirleen Ritchie, Partner - Webber Wentzel
2. Mr. Lutho Zibi Kgosi, Amahlubi Chairman’s Foundation
3. Mr. Bernard Swanepoel, Director of Mining Companies
4. Mr. Jamie van Schoor Dwyka, Mining and Education laboratory
5. Thabo Mashongoane, CEO of the Mining Qualification Authority, Chief Executive Officer
6. Mr. Mark Munroe, Group Chief Technical Officer, Implats

14h15 – 14h45
Address by the “Kings”

14h45 – 15h00
Summary and Way Forward:
Prof. Hendrik Grobler (HoD: Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying)

Fundraising video

15h00 – 15h10
Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks:
Prof. Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya (Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation)

15h10-15h30 – Vacate venue

Marimba Band – Madibeng Stairs – under the flag poles