Conference Agenda

Explore how Gulf capital is reshaping global mining. From geopolitics and trade policy to Africa–Middle East investment flows, the Dubai agenda dives into critical themes driving metals markets and showcases junior miners pitching live to top regional investors.

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Wednesday, November 26
08:00 - 08:55

Wednesday, November 26
08:55 - 09:00

Wednesday, November 26
09:00 - 10:00

  • How are US tariffs on metals reshaping global supply chains and influencing investment flows into mining?
  • To what extent are geopolitical tensions driving price volatility and investor caution?
  • Given China’s dominance in refining critical minerals, how urgent is it for investors to diversify sourcing, especially in light of recent US trade policy?
  • What role is Middle East capital, playing in securing mining assets globally and in Africa?
  • How are regional investors approaching the metals and mining markets – Focus on portfolio diversification and greater exposure to critical minerals

Wednesday, November 26
10:00

Sit in on informal interviews with regional investors highlighting the key risks, opportunities, and investment strategies today

Wednesday, November 26
13:00 - 14:00

Wednesday, November 26
14:00

Wednesday, November 26
17:00

Stick around after your meetings to catch up over some drinks and light snacks

Thursday, November 27
08:00 - 09:00

Thursday, November 27
09:00

  • 09:00 Kari Vyhtinen, CEO, Endomines
  • 09:30 Roger Rosmus, Founder, CEO & Director, Goliath Resources
  • 10:00 Brett Richards, CEO & Executive Director, Pasofino Gold
  • 10:30 Allen Sabet, CEO, Director, Mogotes Metals
  • 11:00 Richard Young, President, CEO & Director, i-80 Gold Corp
  • 11:30 Farhad Abasov, Chairman, Director, Millennial Potash

Thursday, November 27
12:00 - 13:00

  • How are Gulf investors, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, structuring deals in African exploration projects, and what trends are emerging?
  • Which African jurisdictions are seeing the most interest from Middle Eastern capital, and why?
  • What geopolitical or security concerns should investors be aware of when Gulfbacked firms enter African mining?
  • How are ESG, local-community engagement, and governance expectations being addressed in these partnerships?
  • How do Gulf investments compare to Chinese or Western capital in terms of transparency, longterm commitment, and value creation?

Thursday, November 27
13:00 - 14:00

Thursday, November 27
14:00

  • 14:00 Oliver Davies, Managing Director, Sky Metals
  • 14:30 Sam Hosack, Managing Director and CEO, Prospect Resources
  • 15:00 Tara Christie, President and CEO, Banyan Gold

Thursday, November 27
17:00