The South African conference for the ferroalloys supply chain
28–29 January 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa
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Steel Alloys South Africa 2021
Join Roskill and a host of other companies in the ferroalloys supply chain for the Steel Alloys South Africa 2021 conference to hear about the latest industry developments and network with peers across the world.
The Steel Alloys South Africa 2021 programme will focus on the manganese, chromium and platinum group metals supply chains and include sessions focussed on these raw materials. The conference will also include sessions on South African mining, infrastructure and energy challenges as well as domestic potential for energy storage raw materials vanadium, manganese and nickel sulphate.
The Early Bird delegate fee is just US$885, which expires on December 1st when the standard fee of $1,085 applies. Local delegates can pay their delegate fees in ZAR – please contact us for further information.
Group discounts for multiple delegates from a single organisation are also available – again, please contact us for further information.
Call for Papers
Would you like to speak at Roskill’s SASA 2021 conference?
Prospective authors should send a proposed presentation title and abstract to us through the enquiry form.
Make an EnquiryRegistration
$1,085.00
This is for all delegates attending our Steel Alloys South Africa 2021 conference.
Please note that our website only accepts payment in US$.
If you wish to pay in South African Rand or other currencies, please contact us.
IMNI and ICDA members can benefit from an additional 15% discount on ticket prices, please contact us for the discount to be applied.
Sponsors
Welcome drinks & networking sponsor
Bushveld Minerals
Bushveld Minerals is a low-cost, vertically integrated primary vanadium producer. It is 1 of only 3 operating primary vanadium producers, owning 2 of the world’s 4 operating primary vanadium processing facilities, currently producing approximately 3,000 metric tonnes of Vanadium per annum (“mtVp.a.”), which represents ~3% of the global vanadium market. Bushveld's target is to organically grow production to more than 8,400 mtVp.a. in the medium term.
This event is supported by
Mintek
Mintek, South Africa’s national minerals-research organisation which was founded in 1934 to assist and support the mining industry and has achieved international recognition for its contributions. Mintek works with industry and other partners to research, develop and implement sustainable and efficient technologies in the minerals and metallurgical sectors.
International Manganese Institute
IMnI represents 80 major companies of the Manganese industry in 30 countries, and provides market research reports, health safety and environment support, information on regulations and compliance, and networking opportunities (industry conferences and webinars, technical workshops, Manganese mine and smelter visits). Join the club now and get unlimited access to the IMnI network and resources and stand out from the crowd.
International Chromium Development Association
Founded in 1984, the ICDA is the authoritative voice of the chromium industry. Its members represent over 100 companies worldwide in the chromium industry value chain. The ICDA and its members promote chromium’s value and sustainability. Driven by the highest ethical standards, we are committed to sharing best practices, the association works to unite the industry around the common goal of continuous improvement. We are guided by our mission and values: Acting responsibly to protect people and our environment, developing the market sustainably, sharing scientific and technical information, serving our members and providing benchmark knowledge.
The Steel Alloys South Africa 2021 Conference is the ideal international forum for promoting your products and services to potential new clients. By sponsoring the event you will be able to raise your profile and visibility within the international community.
Other sponsorship opportunities include:
- Delegate bags
- Your logo on conference proceedings and the conference programme
- Conference memory sticks and lanyards
- Welcome Reception
- Coffee breaks
- Table top exhibitions
- Lunches
- Media sponsorship
If you would like to discuss sponsorship options with Roskill please contact Alan Tyler or Ken Walford through the enquiry form.
Make an EnquiryVenue
Find us around the corner from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. We’re within two kilometers of Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City Mall, and Sandton Gautrain Station — reach them all with our free scheduled shuttle. Our outdoor pool, floodlit tennis courts, fitness center, and sauna complete your stay.
Contact Details
Hilton Sandton
138 Rivonia Rd, Sandown,
Sandton 2196,
South Africa
+27 11 322 1888
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Programme
Day 1 - The Key AlloysWelcome and Introduction
09.00Alison Saxby, Managing Director, Roskill
Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
09.15Dr Nils Backeberg, Manager ‑ Steel Alloys, Roskill
The outlook for steel and its alloys
Chromium
09.45Michelle Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, Tharisa
10.15Rorie Wilson, Managing Director, Ore and Metal Company Ltd,Assore
10.45Networking and refreshments
11.15Sheraz Neffati, Executive Director, International Chromium Development Association
11.45Teboho Sebetlela, Associate Consultant, Roskill
Supply cost analysis in the chromium market
12.15Panel Discussion on UG2 chromite
Panellists include the ICDA, Roskill, Tharisa, Assore and David Kovarsky, Senior Vice President of Chrome and Base Metals at Sibanye Stillwater,
12.45Networking and lunch
Vanadium
14.00Fortune Majopelo, Chief Executive Officer,
Bushveld Minerals
14.30Paul Vollant, Director, Sales and Trading, Largo Resources
15.00Panel discission on issues in the vanadium market
15.30Networking and refreshments
Platinum Group Metals
16.00David Merriman, Manager – Battery & Electric Vehicle Materials division, Roskill
PGMs and the electric vehicle revolution
16.30Interactive Mentimeter session on PGMs and EV's
17.00Summary of Day 1 and closing remarks from the Chair
17.30Networking drinks reception
Welcome and Introduction
Alison Saxby, Managing Director, Roskill
Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Dr Nils Backeberg, Manager ‑ Steel Alloys, Roskill
The outlook for steel and its alloys
Chromium
Michelle Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, Tharisa
Rorie Wilson, Managing Director, Ore and Metal Company Ltd,Assore
Networking and refreshments
Sheraz Neffati, Executive Director, International Chromium Development Association
Teboho Sebetlela, Associate Consultant, Roskill
Supply cost analysis in the chromium market
Panel Discussion on UG2 chromite
Panellists include the ICDA, Roskill, Tharisa, Assore and David Kovarsky, Senior Vice President of Chrome and Base Metals at Sibanye Stillwater,
Networking and lunch
Vanadium
Fortune Majopelo, Chief Executive Officer,
Bushveld Minerals
Paul Vollant, Director, Sales and Trading, Largo Resources
Panel discission on issues in the vanadium market
Networking and refreshments
Platinum Group Metals
David Merriman, Manager – Battery & Electric Vehicle Materials division, Roskill
PGMs and the electric vehicle revolution
Interactive Mentimeter session on PGMs and EV's
Summary of Day 1 and closing remarks from the Chair
Networking drinks reception
Day 2 - South Africa - Alloys, Infrastructure and EnergyWelcome and Introduction
09.00Dr Jack Bedder, Director - Research and Business Development, Roskill
Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Manganese
09.15Kevin Fowkes, Director, Alloy Consult
Manganese market overview
09.45Madelein Todd, Chief Marketing Officer, MMC (Manganese Metal Co)
10.15Panel discussion on the manganese market
10.30Networking and refreshments
Metallurgy, Infrastructure and Energy
11.00Isabel Geldenhuys, Manager, Pyrometallurgy, Mintek
Metallurgy in South Africa - a Mintek perspective
11.30Davis Cook, Chief Executive Officer, RIIS
The future of mining and energy in South Africa
12.00Neusa Monjane Saranga, Commercial Director, Porto de Maputo
Shipping ferro alloys in southern Africa
12.30Panel discussion including Mikhail Nikomarov, Chief Executive Officer, Bushveld Energy, Roskill and Alloy Consult
Energy issues facing ferro alloys producers
13.00Summary of conference and closing remarks from the Chair
13.15Networking and lunch
14.30Close of conference
Welcome and Introduction
Dr Jack Bedder, Director - Research and Business Development, Roskill
Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Manganese
Kevin Fowkes, Director, Alloy Consult
Manganese market overview
Madelein Todd, Chief Marketing Officer, MMC (Manganese Metal Co)
Panel discussion on the manganese market
Networking and refreshments
Metallurgy, Infrastructure and Energy
Isabel Geldenhuys, Manager, Pyrometallurgy, Mintek
Metallurgy in South Africa - a Mintek perspective
Davis Cook, Chief Executive Officer, RIIS
The future of mining and energy in South Africa
Neusa Monjane Saranga, Commercial Director, Porto de Maputo
Shipping ferro alloys in southern Africa
Panel discussion including Mikhail Nikomarov, Chief Executive Officer, Bushveld Energy, Roskill and Alloy Consult
Energy issues facing ferro alloys producers
Summary of conference and closing remarks from the Chair
Networking and lunch
Close of conference
Roskill reserves the right to alter the programme without notice