Event programme
Friday 16th May 2025
Tomorrow's Platinum Playbook
This year's event will feature distinguished guest speakers, interactive Q&A sessions, and stimulating debate on the evolution of powertrains, Trump's tariffs, China’s impact on the PGM markets, opportunities in new technology, and recycling. and the implications for the PGM market and prices. Held at the renowned Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the Oxford Platinum Lectures are a highly anticipated fixture of the London Platinum Week calendar, drawing from experts across the entire PGM value chain to deliver insightful lectures and passionate discussions.
Programme
09h00-10h00 − Registration and reception
Coffee and light brunch available
10h00-10h10 − Welcome
Henk de Hoop, Chief Executive Officer, SFA (Oxford)
10h10-10h35 − The Platinum Standard 2024
Beresford Clarke, Managing Director: Technical & Research, SFA (Oxford)
10h35-11h15 − Anglo American Platinum's new beginning
Craig Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Anglo American Platinum
11h15-11h45 - Break
11h45-12h25 − On the ground market update from China
Weibin Deng, Regional Head of Asia Pacific, WPIC
12h25-13h30 − Buffet Lunch
13h30-14h10 − Investment in PGMs: Still relevant?
Dwight Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Ospraie Asset Management
14h10-14h50 − Diverging emerging powertrains: The trends ahead
Al Bedwell, Director of Global Powertrains, GlobalData
14h50-15h20 − Afternoon tea/Coffee
15h20-16h00 − eFuels: A growing market?
Corentin Prie, Senior Consultant Advanced Technologies, Porsche Consulting
16h00-16h50 − Expert's panel: Managing the industry through the downturn
Richard Stewart, Chief Regional Officer, Sibanye-Stillwater
Paul Dunne, Chief Executive Officer, Northam Platinum Holdings
Craig Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Anglo American Platinum
16h50-17h00 − Closing remarks
Henk de Hoop, Chief Executive Officer, SFA (Oxford)
17h00-19h00 − Drinks Reception
Canapés in the Main Gallery of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History
SFA (Oxford) is committed to the responsible provision and consumption of alcohol at platinum industry functions. The commitment is made concerning the safety of the attendees at the functions and also the general public and consideration of those who choose not to consume alcohol or who are affected in any way by the misuse of alcohol.
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