As Europe's largest mining investment forum, you will hear from some of the greatest leaders in mining, investment, and finance with more than 250 speakers providing the latest market commentary, project updates and insights in tackling the big challenges facing the industry.
Throughout the three-day conference programme, you’ll also hear project updates from more than 100 mining companies, enabling investors to understand management’s vision for the business, the level of financing required, the upsides as well as the risks involved with the project, along with some of the most compelling reasons to invest.
John was previously the Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Amara Mining.
At Amara John led the development of the Yaoure project in Côte d’Ivoire from discovery through to feasibility study, overseeing a growth in the resource base from 200,000 oz to over 6 million oz. Amara was acquired by Perseus Mining and Yaoure was developed into a 200,000 ounces per year mine.
John started his career as an exploration and mining geologist in southern Africa before returning to Europe as competent person and consultant for IMC Mackay and Schnellman. After moving into equity research in London John led a highly rated mining equity team at Collins Stewart and Canaccord.