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Global Platinum Conference: Focus on Southern Africa

5-6 June 2012 | The Forum | Turbine Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa

 

2011 saw numerous ups-and-downs in the market for platinum and PGM products both in the local and international arenas. Understanding the global economic and local operating environment for platinum mining and production is crucial in order to evaluate the opportunities and applications for PGMs. Therefore the Institute for International Research South Africa and Informa Australia IMM are very proud to present their Global Platinum: Platinum in Southern Africa conference, which will provide you with an overview of platinum mining and a global outlook for platinum. 

 

Featuring key contributions by:

 

  • Filipe Da Lomba, Senior Market Research Analyst, Anglo Platinum

  • John Lewins, Managing Director, Platinum Australia Limited

  • Bongani Mbindwane, Chief Executive Officer, Platfields Limited

  • Nigel Trevarthen, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Sylvania Resources

  • Peter Duncan, General Manager, Market Research, Johnson Matthey

  • Chris Sturgess, Director: Commodity Derivatives, Johannesburg Stock Exchange

  • Arjen de Bruin, Operations Solutions MD, OIM International\

  • Justin Froneman, PGM Equities and Commodities Analyst, SBG Securities

  • Angus Auchterlonie, Head: Mineral Economics, Mintek

  • Paul Saker, Managing Director, Mineware

  • Clive Douglas, Executive Director, Douglas Investments; Manager, Platinum Group Metals Development Fund

  • Keith Liddell, Director, Lifezone Limited


 
Key topics that will be explored at this crucial event include:

 

  • The global supply-demand outlook for Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) in Southern Africa

  • The future of the platinum market

  • Platinum as a mineral resource in Southern Africa: Understanding current global demand and meeting supply

  • Developing sustainable technology and applications for PGMs

  • Developing a future for PGMs in Southern Africa: The Platinum Group Metals Development Fund

  • Derivative products available to the platinum industry and the opportunities for managing price risk

  • Determining the impact of safety stoppages on platinum development

  • Examining the Kell process for the recovery of PGMs

  • The latest project updates of platinum mining companies in South Africa

 

View the full agenda and speaker line-up HERE

 

 


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