Representatives from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources will provide an update on the G20 Critical Minerals Framework adopted during South Africa’s Presidency in 2025 and discuss its own Critical Minerals Strategy, the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF) and South Africa’s Exploration Strategy and Implementation Plan.
Panelists
- Ms Phumzile Sinclatia Mgcina, Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Republic of South Africa
- Consul General Thandile Babalwa Sunduza, South African Consulate-General
- Michael Bourassa, Partner, Fasken
- Mr. Botlhale Seageng, Investment Promotion, Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources
- Willem Jacobs, Chairman, Canada Fluorspar Inc.
- Niel Jacobs, General Counsel, Canada Fluorspar Inc.
- Ms. Seema Sarda, Director, Department of Trade
- Ms Siphelele Buthelezi, Executive Manager: Technical Services, Council for Geoscience
- Mr Jacob Mbele, Director-General: Department of Mineral Resources, Republic of South Africa
Agenda
- 15:30 - 16:00 ET Registration (for in person attendees)
- 16:00 - 17:30 ET Seminar
- 17:30 - 18:30 ET Reception (for in person attendees)
Cost
This seminar is complimentary
Type
This is a hybrid event. You may attend in-person in Fasken's Toronto office or by webinar
1.5Hours
This program is eligible for up to 1.5 Substantive Hours with the Law Society of Ontario.
This program contains 1.5 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “PDAC - South Africa Session - Stronger together: Progress through Partnerships - March 2, 2026 ”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
This program contains 1.5 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “PDAC - South Africa Session - Stronger together: Progress through Partnerships - March 2, 2026 ”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
Event Contact
Andrea Tulloch Marketing Events Manager +1 416 868 3329[email protected]
