Sponsors – The Junior Indaba

Engen

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:57:34 +0000

Engen is a member of Vivo Energy, and is focused on the marketing of petroleum, lubricants and functional fluids, chemicals and retail convenience services, through an extensive network of service stations across South Africa . With a history stretching back to 1881, and trading as Engen since 1993, we have grown our business from our roots in South Africa by leveraging the expertise of our employees to include manufacturing plants, distribution networks and retail service stations. Our core functions are the supply and distribution of our primary refined petroleum products and the provision of convenience services via our extensive retail network. With approximately 1 000 service stations and hundreds of commercial customers in sub-Saharan Africa, we are committed to providing impeccable customer service across a large footprint, always living up to our brand promise ‘With us you are Number One’.

Our dedicated mining team, Fluidlink service suite, localisation partnerships, chemicals, fuels, and lubricants are all designed to optimise your mining operation’s output and revenue. At Engen, we’re more than an energy solutions brand; we stand for a commitment to progress. Let’s forge ahead together and ensure that your journey is marked by safety, productivity, and a lasting impact on your company, community, and the world around you.

Sibanye-Stillwater

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:33:33 +0000

Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals processing Group with a diverse portfolio of mining and processing operations and projects and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost global PGM auto catalytic recyclers and has interests in leading mine tailings retreatment operations.

Sibanye-Stillwater has established itself as one of the world’s largest primary producers of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is also a top tier gold producer. It produces other PGMs, such as iridium and ruthenium, along with chrome, copper and nickel as by-products. The Group has recently begun to build and diversify its asset portfolio into battery metals mining and processing and is increasing its presence in the circular economy by growing and diversifying its recycling and tailings reprocessing operations globally.

Implats

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:32:59 +0000

Implats is a leading producer of platinum group metals (PGMs) structured around six mining operations and Impala Refining Services, a toll refining business. Our operations are located on the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe – the two most significant PGM-bearing ore bodies in the world – and the Canadian Shield, an igneous domain for PGMs.
Implats has a listing on the JSE Limited (JSE) in South Africa and a level 1 American Depositary Receipt programme in the United States of America.
Implats employs almost 50 000 people across its operations. We market and sell our products in South Africa, Japan, China, the US and Europe. The metals we produce are the key to making many industrial, medical, and electronic items, and they contribute to a cleaner, greener world.

Valterra Platinum

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:32:31 +0000

Valterra Platinum Limited is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of platinum group metals (PGMs) with a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.

With a portfolio of outstanding long-life mines and proven processing assets, we responsibly and safely mine precious metals and associated co-products from our rich mineral resource endowment and process the PGMs and co-products at our smelting and refining operations located in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Our fully integrated value chain is supported by marketing hubs in London, Singapore and Shanghai to deliver tailored solutions for our customers. The Company will continue to be disciplined in its capital allocation, integrating sustainability into everything it does, to support the company’s investment in its mining and processing capabilities, market development activities to grow and commercialise new demand segments, and continue to make a meaningful difference to the development of the communities around our operations and return consistent and superior returns to shareholders.

Valterra Platinum is committed to zero harm, capital allocation discipline and delivering on our value-accretive strategic priorities as a standalone, leading integrated PGM producer, guided by our purpose of unearthing value to better our world.

Thungela

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:38 +0000

Thungela, which means ‘to ignite’ in isiZulu, is a global pure-play producer and exporter of high-quality, low-cost thermal coal, with operations in South Africa and Australia. Our quality coal reserves and marketable production, positions us as a key player in the global energy market as we deliver coal through world-class ports, powering nations.

The Group owns interests in and produces its thermal coal from six mining operations located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, which consist of both underground and opencast mines, namely Goedehoop, Greenside, Isibonelo, Khwezela, Zibulo and Mafube.

Thungela acquired 100% of the Ensham Coal Mine in Queensland, Australia, reinforcing its strategic geographic diversification objective.

The establishment of Thungela Marketing International in Dubai underscores the company’s commitment to capturing the full margin on our products and engagement with the international commodities market as a global coal producer.

In other parts of the value chain, Thungela holds a 50% interest in Phola Coal Processing Plant, and a 23.56% direct interest in Richard’s Bay Coal Terminal. The terminal is one of the world’s leading coal export terminals, with an advanced 24-hour operation and a design capacity of 91Mtpa.

Thungela is committed to operating in a responsible way to ignite value for a shared future. We want to ensure that our mining activities positively impact our employees, shareholders and the communities where we operate.

Seriti Resources

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:16 +0000

Seriti Resources Holdings Pty Ltd (“Seriti Holdco”) is a broad-based, 91% black-owned and controlled coal mining company. Seriti, through its operating subsidiary, Seriti Coal Pty Ltd, currently operates three large-scale, opencast and underground thermal coal mines namely, New Vaal, New Denmark and Kriel Collieries, and owns various life extension coal resources, New Largo project and closed collieries. As a major South African mining company, Seriti supplies approximately 24Mtpa of thermal coal to the Lethabo, Tutuka and Kriel power stations which are collectively responsible for the generation of approximately a quarter of South Africa’s electricity. Seriti is Eskom’s largest black-controlled coal supplier with a clear focus on providing secure, long-term coal supply solutions to fuel Eskom’s fleet of power stations. Seriti, together with partners, intends to develop the New Largo project into a large-scale, opencast coal mine capable of providing the base load fuel requirements for Kusile Power Station.

Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:19:22 +0000

The Graduate School of Technology Management, established in 2007 within the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, builds on the Department of Engineering and Technology Management founded in 1987—the only department of its kind in South Africa. The School addresses the gap between technical training and industry demands by equipping engineers and technologists with essential management skills. Focusing on the effective use of technology in business, it prepares professionals to manage resources, integrate multidisciplinary contributions, and drive innovation and value creation at both enterprise and national levels.

Enterprises University of Pretoria

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:07:21 +0000

Enterprises University of Pretoria empowering people and driving performance through short courses and programmes

In today’s dynamic business landscape, people are the greatest asset. At Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP), we focus on empowering individuals and organisations through practical training solutions that build capability, improve performance and drive innovation.

Our offerings are grounded in academic credibility and delivered with a deep understanding of our clients’ realities, ensuring impact from day one.

Driving Growth through Capability Building
Skills development is more than a compliance requirement, it is a strategic enabler of economic transformation and social progress. Enterprises UP supports this transformation through accessible, relevant, and results-driven training interventions that respond to South Africa’s most urgent needs: productivity, innovation and employment.

What We Offer
We partner with our clients to co-create training solutions that address real business challenges:

Focused Short Courses
These practical, time-efficient courses help professionals upskill quickly in critical areas like digital marketing, project management and leadership.
Professional Development Programmes
Designed to support long-term growth, these structured programmes equip individuals with tools for sustainable impact across disciplines including finance, operations and compliance.
Customised Learning Solutions
We collaborate with organisations to design training aligned with their unique goals, culture and challenges – delivering measurable results and lasting change.

Why Enterprises UP?

We listen first: every engagement starts by understanding your context.
We commit to excellence in design, delivery and outcomes.
We build relationships based on mutual respect and reliability.
We respond with agility to evolving needs.
We pursue innovation with impact.

About Us
As your partner in practical people development, Enterprises UP is here to help you build future-ready skills that are not only academically credible sound but also immediately applicable. Whether you’re a professional looking to grow, or an organisation aspiring to be future-fit, we are ready to walk the journey with you.

METC Engineering

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:26:25 +0000

From concept to commissioning, we design and construct metallurgical processing plants and mining infrastructure”. “Our specialised expertise delivers tailored solutions that optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure safe, successful outcomes for every project phase.

Anglo American

Stuart Alderson-Smith — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:15:41 +0000

Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our portfolio of world-class operations and outstanding resource endowments offers value-accretive growth potential across all three businesses, positioning us to deliver into structurally attractive major demand growth trends.