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Tuesday 19 September
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel & Convention Centre
06:00 - 16:30
Jwaneng Diamond Mine Visit
16:30 - 19:00
AMS2023 Pre-registration
Participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access passes (business card required). Summit Sponsors may also setup their exhibition booths.
19:00 - 21:00
Evening Networking Reception - Hotel Lobby Bar & Lawn
An 'ice-breaker' opportunity for Summit participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying a selection of snacks and refreshments. Also, an ideal opportunity for Panel Chairs to engage with their fellow panellists.
Wednesday 20 September
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel & Convention Centre
8:00 - 8:45
Networking Registration
Participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access passes (business card required), whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee.
8:45 - 9:10
Opening Ceremony
 
Mr Andrew Dowell, Managing Director of PNYX
 
Jacob Thamage, Coordinator of Diamond Hub, Botswana and 2023 CONFERENCE CHAIR
 
Opening Keynote Address
 Hon. Dr. Douglas Letsholathebe , Minister of Education & Skills Development, Botswana
9:10 - 10:10
Session 1: Diamonds
Botswana has long been a beacon for both diamonds and Africa: it’s a model of sustainable and ethical diamond mining and it remains one of the top mining destinations in the world chiefly as a result of its strong governance. Is the updated deal between the GRB and De Beers genuinely transformational for the diamond industry, Botswana and De Beers?  The Debswana mines are in the second half of their lives where margins will begin to decrease and Botswana remains, to a large extent, chiefly reliant on diamond revenues.  The updated deal talks to increased goods flowing through ODC, more local beneficiation and a fund to help decrease Botswana’s reliance on diamonds, amongst other important items.  The deal also talks about joint (and own by the GRB) exploration efforts, both in Botswana and elsewhere to replenish existing diamond resources.  
 
Panel Chair: James Campbell, Managing Director of Botswana Diamonds plc
 
Bakani Motlhabani, Executive Head of Technology & Technical Services of Debswana
 
Johane Mchive, Karowe Mine General Manager of Lucara Botswana
 
Dr. Leon Daniels, Director of Pangolin Diamonds
 
Mmetla Masire, Managing Director of Okavango Diamond Company
 
Omogolo “Bonjo” Mathumo , Director HB Botswana of HB Antwerp
10:00 - 10:10
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
10:10 - 10:30
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
10:30 - 10:55
Keynote Address
 
Innovative Coal Use Will Support Global Energy Security
 Mr Vuslat Bayoglu, Managing Director of Menar
10:55 - 11:50
Session 2: The Energy Transition and Demand for Strategic Metals.
Because the ‘Energy Transition’ has become a global political agenda, rather than a necessity, and noting that the science, as defined by politicians, is definitively not settled, the empirical and physical impacts of this transition in terms of demand and supply availability, have to be understood and widely informed to the population at large - to ensure the desired outcomes are first reasonable and second, both achievable and sustainable for the long term.
 
Panel Chair: Alan M. Clegg Pr.Eng Pr.CPM PMP FSAIMM FIOQ F.Inst.D  of Independent Mining & Energy Professional
 
Neeraj Saxena, Country Director of Jindal Africa
 
Mr Mike Mohlala, Director of Matsoku Investments/Leago Colliery
 
Mr George Roach, Chief Executive Officer of Premier African Minerals
 
Mr Sibonelo Nkosi, Managing Partner of Giantfuse Capital Partners
11:40 - 11:50
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
11:50 - 12:05
Keynote Address
 
Financing Mining Projects in Africa
 Mr Thabiso Sekano, Head Mining & Metals of Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
12:05 - 12:20
Spotlight Presentation
 
Presentation on Botala Energy
 Dr. Wolf Martinick, Executive Chairman of Botala Energy Ltd
12:20 - 13:45
Networking Lunch Break
13:45 - 14:40
Session 3: Junior Mining
Session 3 looks at the changing face of the Junior Mining Space, impacts of the commodities cycle, narrative-driven commodities focus, geographical focus past & future, access to data & information, regulatory & permitting challenges, ESG impacts, sources of financing, and project development focus.
 
Panel Chair: Dr Antony Harwood, President and CEO of Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd.
 
Mr Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Chamber of Mines
 
Nametso Violet Ntsosa-Carr , SADC Chairperson of SADC Women in Mining Association
 
Mr Sam Chikowore , Chief Executive Officer of Exporien Mining P/L.
 
James Campbell, Managing Director of Botswana Diamonds plc
14:30 - 14:40
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
14:40 - 15:00
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
15:00 - 18:15
Session 4: AMS2023 Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session offering an opportunity for targeted and personable interactions. To maximise AMS2023 outcomes, profiles of all attending Officials i.e. Governments, Miners, Developers, Suppliers, etc., outlining their roles and responsibilities, are shared with delegates prior to the Summit. Delegates are able to login to PNYX’s secure scheduling system and make an informed choice of whom they wish to meet with on an introductory, 1-2-1 basis. Pre-event, all Summit participants receive an individually tailored schedule of meeting appointments. Meeting areas are kept restricted, free from distraction, to allow for focused discussions with no pre-planned content for conversations.
19:30 - 22:00
Cultural Dinner Sponsored by Debswana
Enjoy an informal Cultural Dinner Sponsored by Debswana welcoming the Official Delegation and all Summit participants for a selection of traditional dishes, refreshments and entertainment. An ideal opportunity for further networking and developing connections established during the afternoon's 1-2-1 matchmaking meeting sessions.
Thursday 21 September
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel & Convention Centre
8:30 - 8:50
Networking Registration
If not already done so, event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required), whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee.
8:50 - 9:00
Day Two Welcoming Remarks
 
Jacob Thamage, Coordinator of Diamond Hub, Botswana and 2023 CONFERENCE CHAIR
9:00 - 9:20
Keynote Address (video address)
 
Michelle Manook , CEO of World Coal Association
9:20 - 10:20
Session 5: What is the future of Coal in Africa?
 
Panel Chair: Mr Xavier Prevost, Senior Coal Analyst of XMP Consulting CC
 
Parshant Kumar Goyal, Chief Executive Officer of Jindal Africa
 
Mr Jacques Badenhorst, Chief Executive Officer of Maatla Resources (Pty) Ltd
 
Divyesh Kalan, Business Development Executive of Makoya Advisory
 
Mr Adrian Strydom, Chief Operating Officer of Morupule Coal Mine
10:10 - 10:20
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
10:20 - 10:35
Spotlight Presentation
 
Presentation on Ironveld plc
 Martin Eales, CEO of Ironveld plc
10:35 - 10:50
CEO Presentation
 
Ilala Metals – Battery and Energy Metals Exploration in Botswana
 Andrew Pedley, CEO of Ilala Metals Limited
10:50 - 11:10
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
11:10 - 11:25
CEO Presentation
 
Sustainable Finance & Global ESG trends: impact & opportunity for Botswana`s mining sector.
 Moemedi Moyo, Sector Lead Mining and Natural Resources of Rand Merchant Bank Botswana
11:25 - 11:40
CEO Presentation
 
Arcadia Minerals Battery Metals portfolio in Namibia
 Mr Philip le Roux, CEO of Arcadia Minerals
11:40 - 12:10
Session 6: Fireside Chat on Outlook for 2023 and beyond, Africa and the Global Markets
How are commodity prices faring in 2023. Which commodities are doing better than others and why? What factors( rising inflation, lower Chinese demand, the Russia-Ukraine crisis, global economic slowdown, etc.), are influencing prices? What is the forecast for the rest of 2023 and beyond – is price volatility expected to continue or will prices stabilise?
 
Panel Chair: Dr Michael Seeger, Managing Director  of MX Mining Capital Advisors GmbH
 
Alan M. Clegg Pr.Eng Pr.CPM PMP FSAIMM FIOQ F.Inst.D of Independent Mining & Energy Professional
12:00 - 12:10
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:10 - 12:25
Spotlight Address
 
Presentation on Mount Burgess
 Ian McGeorge, Geologist of Mount Burgess Mining
12:25 - 12:40
CEO Presentation
 
Gold Mining at Mupane Gold Mine
 Mr Koketso Jackson, General Manager of Mupane Gold Mining - Hawks Mining Company
12:40 - 13:55
Networking Lunch Break
13:55 - 14:55
Session 7: Spotlight Presentations
Showcasing companies, technologies, industry innovation, projects and investment opportunities.
 
Ms Mandy Malebe, CEO of Lethabo Exploration
 
Mr Tiyapo Ngwisanyi, Managing Director of Kavango Minerals
 
Nchakha Moloi, Executive Chairman of Motjoli Iron Ore Company
 
Survival is the new definition of success - Lessons from a junior
 Mr James Allan, CEO of Sable Exploration and Mining Limited
14:55 - 15:10
Thanks & Recognition
 
Jacob Thamage, Coordinator of Diamond Hub, Botswana and 2023 CONFERENCE CHAIR
 
Mr Andrew Dowell, Managing Director of PNYX
15:10 - 15:30
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
15:30 - 17:30
Session 8: AMS2023 Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session aimed at offering Miners and Investors an opportunity for targeted and personable interactions. On a 1-2-1 basis, Miners will be able to identify which Investors they would like to meet with, before receiving an individually tailored schedule of 20-minute meeting appointments. Meeting areas are kept restricted, free from distraction, to allow for focused discussions with no pre-planned content for conversations.
Friday 22 September
08:00 - 14:00
Charity Golf Day - Phakalane Championship Golf Course
Enjoy a unique golf experience at Botswana's only 18 Hole Championship Golf Course - the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort. Tournament players, and hackers alike, can look forward to an exciting morning of golf, enjoying breathtaking views and wildlife, networking, refreshments, prizes and giveaways! 
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