Thank you to the generous sponsors of the 19th Annual Southern African Coal Conference

Seriti is a broad based, 91% black owned and controlled South African mining company co-owned by four black anchor shareholders, Masimong Group, Thebe Investments, Zungu Investments (Zico) and Community Investment Holdings (CIH). With Dr Anna Mokgokong and Mike Teke respectively as Chair and CEO at the helm, the company is directed by a board and management team who collectively have significant and relevant experience in the acquisition, operation and development of large-scale coal operations in the country.

In April 2017 Seriti was incorporated to acquire the New Vaal, New Denmark and Kriel mines from Anglo American, as well as various life extension coal resources and closed collieries, and on 1 June 2021, Seriti acquired South Africa Energy Coal (SAEC) from South32. The acquisition of the SAEC assets will help ensure the future of coal mining and generation of sustainable, reliable, and transformational energy for South Africa, the South African Development Community (SADC), Sub-Saharan Africa and global coal export markets.

Seriti is currently Eskom’s largest black controlled coal supplier, with a clear focus on providing Eskom with secure, long-term coal supply solutions to fuel its power station fleet. As a company we also believe in establishing a sustainable legacy for the communities in which we operate, and the mining industry as a whole. To support this philosophy, 10% of our equity has been ring-fenced equally for the benefit of employees and communities through employee and community trusts.

We aim to be an industry leading empowerment champion that rejuvenates the mining industry and actively builds a legacy that creates growth for our stakeholders and our country. Learn more: seritiza.com

We are responsibly creating value together for a shared future. As a leading South African thermal coal exporter, we are committed to driving the economy forward. We recognise society’s ongoing need and environmental expectations and believe that real change can only be realised when the intrinsic value of our employees, shareholders and host communities is recognised. Learn more at www.thungela.com

Ikwezi Mining is a coal company operating the Kliprand Colliery and Emoyeni coal beneficiation plant in Dannhauser, Kwa-zulu Natal. Ikwezi is a junior coal miner in South Africa with a diversified product range, focusing on the thermal, anthracite and metallurgical coal markets. Key to the way we operate is a far-sighted outlook, ensuring that we consider the future impact of everything we do. It is a philosophy that drives our determination to reduce our environmental footprint, prioritize safety, and benefit communities in the areas in which we work. Learn more at www.ikwezimining.com

IMI is an international trading and logistics provider established in the United States in 1987. Focused on serving the global needs of customers in cement, construction, and steel markets by delivering cementitious and fuels products efficiently and to customer specifications. IMI has over 100+ employees based across 8 global offices and with trading operations in over 60 countries is one of the leading independent bulk raw material trading companies in the world. Learn more at imigroup.com.

Since its establishment in 2000, Puckree Group has grown into a significant developer and miner of coal and other minerals. The group’s head office is based in Bedfordview, South Africa and has earned the reputation of being a preferred supplier of these commodities on both the South African and International markets. We are a dynamic and motivated group led by shareholders and an innovative management team that has grown by realising opportunities, developing skills and capacity as well as gaining experience in this industry.

We have successfully mined and rehabilitated the Umlilo, Umlilo Extension and Witrand mines and are currently mining the Bultfontein Colliery with inhouse washing capabilities. Puckree currently offers cargos to international buyers on an FOB Basis.

Other upcoming projects include the Argent Colliery which will be an opencast mine with a lifespan of approximately 5 years. The Boschkrans Colliery is expected to produce 2m tons of coal with a heat value of 23,5Mj/kg per year and a guaranteed high fixed carbon. Boschkrans has a lifespan of 20 years with measured resources of 40 million tons. The Schikfontein magnetite mine situated in Heidelberg Gauteng was developed to produce DMS magnetite to the coal industry however at this stage we are only supplying magnetite to the ballast industry. Production of DMS magnetite will commence soon as the mine itself has measured resources of 50 million tons. Learn more: www.puckree.co.za

African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation is the State Owned Mining Company established to secure South Africa’s energy supply primarily through the mining and supply of coal for the generation of electricity, as well as securing other resources that will provide energy for the future, including key minerals for beneficiation in the energy and steel value chain.

The company is managed by dynamic young talent who are carrying out the State vision with pride and who firmly believe that a sustainable entity can only thrive to deliver its mandate if anchored by sensible business principles, excellent human resources and sound financial discipline on which it is building to achieve the mandated returns for the country. Learn more: www.aemfc.co.za

After more than a decade of successful assignments in the coal industry in South Africa, XMP Consulting has achieved an extremely good rapport with large and small companies, based on several investigations to enhance marketability and profitability of client collieries. With more than three decades of experience in coal data analysis, together with input from Associates, who have had an even longer direct involvement in the industry, we provide our clients with invaluable assistance in the development of new coal ventures.

The XMP coal team includes geologists, mining and coal processing engineers, logistics and marketing specialists, analysts, and other support staff. For more information, please contact xavier@xmpconsulting.com.

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