16th Annual
Southern African Coal Conference
20-22 April 2021 | Online
16th Annual
Southern African Coal Conference
20-22 April 2021 | Online
2020 brought an unprecedented amount of challenges and opportunities for South Africa’s coal industry, with producers forced to quickly adapt to a new normal.
With Richards Bay prices surging to two-year highs above $100/t FOB, exporters seized new opportunities in China, while fighting to protect their dominant market share in India. Domestically, however, the picture wasn’t as bright as producers and junior miners struggled with weakening demand due to the fallout from COVID-19. South Africa’s biggest coal buyer, Eskom, unveiled a new roadmap for its coal plants, hoping to bring more stability to the heavily indebted state utility. What has 2021 brought so far and what’s in store in the coming weeks and months?
During this critical event, key drivers and trends that impact coal supply, consumption, pricing and profitability will be discussed, including:
With a dynamic and in-depth agenda, plus opportunities to network and engage with your fellow attendees, this is the can’t-miss event for the coal industry in 2021!
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and with an abundance of care for our delegates, speakers, staff and vendors, the event will be held virtually over a three-day period.
One of the most valuable elements of any conference is networking and the ability to connect with other attendees, develop new relationships and seek out new business partners and opportunities.
In a virtual environment, this has become even more critical and the 16th Annual Southern African Coal Conference delivers with Community Connect – our virtual networking platform!
With Community Connect, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Once you’ve found them (or they’ve found you!) you can communicate one-on-one through your private inbox: exchange contact details; share product information; schedule meetings.
Industry leading knowledge and networking – all at the 16th Annual Southern African Coal Conference.
“Great combination of speakers and panels and Q&A”
“Only IHS Markit has the ability to bring key stakeholders all under 1 roof”
“Great opportunity to meet with relevant industry players in South African coal”
“Attending this conference was worthwhile, it was interactive, insightful, provided great networking platform and insight into market outlook”
Acknowledged as the foremost professional and business development event for the EMEA coal industry, the 16th Annual Southern African Coal Conference features a full schedule of key information – the perfect opportunity to build your brand and develop new leads and customers with this targeted audience!
Interested producers, consultants and service/equipment suppliers have an opportunity to make their brand and message stand out from the crowd by increasing their visibility and profile with a sponsorship of one of a carefully selected group of business development packages at the conference.
Contact David Coates
Director of Conferences
david.coates@ihsmarkit.com
+1 713 305 0116
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