EVENT: 9th to 12th May Driving the transition of mining Meet our experts Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Mining Indaba 2022 Mining Indaba 2022 Driving the transition of mining The next decade will be crucial for Africa's mining industry, and there are numerous reasons to be optimistic about deal flow and investment activity on the continent in the next years. Many of the top producers are changing their production mix, which will fuel activity in research and development, exploration, and mergers and acquisitions. As a result, mining companies of the future will look and operate very differently. We invite you to get up-close with our industry experts as they discuss the ever-changing African mining sector and share their insights and expertise on strategies, transactions and innovative approaches that will accelerate the mining industry’s transition towards a more sustainable future. Meet the team Unlocking your potential with insight and sustainable solutions. Craig Brewer Co-Head of Banking Africa Craig is Co- Head of Banking responsible for M&A and Capital Markets across Africa. He has over 20 years experience in cross border M&A and ECM / Capital Markets across sectors with a particular focus on Natural Resources. Previously, he was the Head of Mining Investment Banking and prior to that, Head of M&A and Corporate Finance for Barclays Africa. Craig holds a B.Com, post-graduate LLB, H.Dip Company Law (University of Witwatersrand) and an MBA from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business. Craig is a qualified attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a JSE approved sponsor executive. Shirley Webber Managing Principal, Coverage Head: Resources and Energy Shirley Webber is the Managing Principal, Coverage Head Resources & Energy. She was previously the Sector Director of Mining, Resources and Commodities at FirstRand Bank. Shirley joined Absa in 2011 and her responsibilities include maintaining and growing relationships in the mining, metals, oil, gas and chemical industries. She has a wealth of experience working with key clients such as Anglo American, ArcelorMittal, Glencore, Petra Diamonds, First Quantum Minerals and Sasol. She also lectures part-time to banking students at universities and colleges in South Africa. Shirley will be on an investor panel discussion during the conference under the topic “ESG Investing – Emerging From The Pandemic Into a Better World?” on Monday, 9 May 2022 at 17:00 CET. Tawanda Madondo Principal: Resources and Energy Tawanda has been with Absa for the last 10 years, of which the past 7 years he has been with the Natural Resources Team. He is currently a Senior Coverage Banker for the Natural Resources team whose responsibility include maintaining and growing relationships in the mining industry. Tawanda works with a diverse set of clients including some of the biggest Corporates in South Africa and Africa. He has a B.Acc degree from the University of Witwatersand and is also a qualified Chartered Accountant. Tawanda will be on an investor panel discussion under the topic “Managing ESG risks in the African context: embedding rigour, data and transparency for successful resources growth” on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 at 11:45 CET. Konosoang Asare-Bediako Investment Banker Kay is an investment banking professional with over 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”) and Equity Capital Markets (“ECM”) for South African and African companies across different sectors. She has considerable industry knowledge across the mining and financial services sectors. Moreblessing Chanakira Director: Resources & Energy Moreblessing is a Senior member of the Resources & Energy Coverage team covering East Africa and the Middle East. Her key responsibilities are to provide strategic insights, originate and execute transactions for our key clients in the Mining, Commodity Trading, Oil & Gas sectors. She has 18 years’ experience in banking and mining garnered through various jurisdictions globally. Theuns Ehlers Head: Resource & Project Finance Theuns is a qualified Chartered Accountant and heads up Absa’s Resource & Project Finance business, which includes advisory, debt arranging, underwriting and direct lending to clients in the mining, oil & gas, power, infrastructure and industrial sectors across the entire African continent. Theuns joined the bank in 1998 and is regarded as one of the most experienced project finance dealmakers in the African market, with over 20 years specific experience in Africa across multiple industry sectors. In the mining sector, Theuns has lead the financing of greenfields and brownfields developments in the gold, platinum, copper, manganese, iron ore, ferrochrome, coal and diamond sectors. Natural Resources and Energy Get insights from our subject matter experts to leverage our experience and unlock value across the continent. View sector expertise The latest in Mining Broadening your perspectives for the transition in Mining RESOURCES AND ENERGY Battery metals to boost Africa If Africa is serious about maximising its exposure to the resource sector over the coming decade, a clear strategy relating to nickel, copper and lithium will be critical. Read more RESOURCES AND ENERGY Banking on metals of the future The next decade will be pivotal for the mining sector in Africa and there are numerous reasons to feel optimistic about deal-flow and transactions on the continent in the coming years. Read more RESOURCES AND ENERGY Where does Africa fit into the global resource mix? Shirley Webber explains how Africa is emerging as a global force in oil and gas markets and its growth in oil and energy demand is forecast to outstrip China in the coming years. Read more DEALS Absa CIB Fuelling Africa’s Growth Absa CIB provides an innovative, digital solution for Cape Gate’s working capital requirements. Read more DEALS Redefining the future through green energy finance Green, clean, energy is the way to go. Our R5,2bn deal with Globeleq demonstrates our commitment to the financing of clean energy and the acceleration of investments that make a sustainable impact on the communities we serve. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity Read more DEALS Partnering to Power Africa Making business visions a reality with a R11,6 billion renewable energy project Read more About the conference Event date: 9th to 12th May Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba) is solely dedicated to the successful capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. Succeeding for over 27 years, Mining Indaba has a unique and widening perspective of the African mining industry, bringing together visionaries and innovators across the entire value chain. Additionally, Mining Indaba continues to support education, career development, sustainable development, and other important causes in Africa. Mining Indaba is the space for unmissable, high-impact networking, and creating opportunities and conversations to land deal after deal. Set up a meeting with our experts Get tailored advice on the right products, services and funding solutions for your business banking needs. Effortless online booking Use our convenient online tool to book your meeting with a corporate banking expert Customised to your needs Tailor your session by choosing a meeting time which suits you. 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