Conference

Galvanising Change: Unlocking Latin America's Copper Potential

  • Anglo American, 17 Charterhouse Street, London EC1N 6RA
  • 15:30-17:30 GMT + networking reception

The Galvanising Change conference - organised by Canning House in partnership with Anglo American, the latest edition of their long-standing annual mining conference - will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges facing Latin America’s copper mining sector.

       

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As the world races towards Net Zero, the role of copper mining - especially in Latin America - has become increasingly essential for the global energy transition. Copper is a cornerstone for electrification technologies, clean energy solutions, economic development, and next-generation infrastructure. Latin America, home to over 40% of the world's copper production, is poised to meet surging global demands. According to the International Copper Association, global refined copper demand is set to double by 2050 relative to 2020 levels, with S&P Global forecasting a significant shortfall of 1.6 million tonnes by 2035. This projected supply gap underscores Latin America’s pivotal role in providing copper for the transition to a low-carbon global economy.

The Galvanising Change conference - organised by Canning House in partnership with Anglo American, the latest edition of their long-standing annual mining conference - will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges facing Latin America’s copper mining sector. The event will explore strategic approaches for unlocking the region's copper potential amidst rising demand, evolving regulatory landscapes, and advancements in mining technology.

  • Galvanising Change:

    Unlocking Latin America's Copper Potential

  • Guests’ arrival and registration

    15:30-16:00

  • OPENING REMARKS

    Jeremy Browne

    CEO - Canning House

    Richard Price

    Legal And Corporate Affairs Director - Anglo American

    16:00-16:05

  • KEYNOTE ADDRESS

    Paul Gait

    Group Head Of Strategy - Anglo American

    16:05-16:15

  • PANEL ONE

    From Policy to Practice: Government Strategies around copper

    This panel will examine the critical role of government strategies in shaping the future of copper mining in Latin America. The discussion will highlight how effective policies can drive sustainable practices while addressing the growing demand for copper. Key questions will consider how to foster a supportive regulatory environment and encourage the large-scale investment needed to harness Latin America’s copper potential.

    Moderator: Maria Dolores Vallenilla, Government and International Relations Principal for the Americas - Anglo American

    Speakers: Dr Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the Critical Minerals Security Programme - Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

    Baroness Lindsay Northover, Co-Chair - All-Party Parliamentary Group on Critical Minerals

    Scott Crooks, Principal Analyst - Codelco

    16:15-16:45

  • PANEL TWO

    Beyond the Mine: Innovations in Mining and Cross-Sector Collaboration

    This panel will examine how cross-sector collaboration can stimulate innovation in the copper mining industry. By exploring partnerships between mining and other sectors, the discussion will highlight copper's contributing role in driving advancements in technology and sustainable solutions. Participants will gain insights into how these collaborations can address the challenges faced in copper production while fostering a more integrated approach to resource management.

    Moderator: Fiona Clouder, CEO - ClouderVista; Trustee - Canning House

    Speakers: Dana Cartwright, Senior Manager, Climate and Innovation - International Council on Mining And Metals (ICMM)

    Phil Newman, Lead Tailings Innovation - Anglo American

    Grace Yungwirth, Technical Director - Mining, Mine Water, and Hydrogeology - WSP in the UK

    Liv Carroll, Managing Director - EMEA Mining Lead, Global Data & AI Lead for Natural Resource - Accenture

    16:45-17:15

  • FIRESIDE CHAT

    Namrata Thapar

    Global Head, Metals & Mining - International Finance Corporation (IFC)

    Jeremy Browne

    CEO - Canning House

    17:15-17:35

  • CLOSING REMARKS

     

    Richard Price

    Legal And Corporate Affairs Director - Anglo American

    Jeremy Browne

     

    CEO - Canning House

    17:35-17:40

  • NETWORKING RECEPTION

    17:40-18:30

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Anglo American

Anglo American is a leading global mining company and its products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Its portfolio of world-class competitive operations, with a broad range of future development options, provides many of the future-enabling metals and minerals for a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast growing every day demands of billions of consumers.

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