Coaltech Colloquium 2026
The Premier Research, Development & Innovation Platform for the Coal Industry
Event logistics
Key Stats
Date: 28 May 2026 (oneday event)
Time: 08:00 – 15:30
Venue: ANEW Hotel, Benoni.
Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo
1 Country Street, Lakefield, Benoni, 1501, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- 10 RD&I presentations
- 50+ companies represented
- 600+ delegates
Who Attends?
The Coaltech Colloquium 2026 brings together the full Coaltech community and wider coal value chain – including mining groups and mines, researchers and research organisations, universities and students, government and regulators, technology innovators, service providers and investors who are committed to making the South African coal industry competitive, sustainable and safe.
Why Attend?
The Colloquium is the annual platform where Coaltech members, partners and the wider coal value chain connect, share research and cocreate solutions for a competitive, sustainable and safe coal industry.
Delegate Benefits
- Exposure to cuttingedge research
- Networking with decisionmakers
- Insights on clean coal technologies and critical minerals
- Collaboration on mine closure
- Rehabilitation and digital transformation
Programme Overview
- Welcome
- Keynote
- RD&I technical sessions
- Panel Discussions
- Exhibition and networking blocks
Speakers
Riaan Bergh
Riaan Bergh brings 25 years of structural mechanics and performance testing experience to the coal sector. He leads the CSIR's Mining Testing and Training impact area, including the Cottesloe Mining Laboratories and Kloppersbos facility.
Johan Hanekom
Johan Hanekom is a rock engineer with 36 years of experience across AngloGold Ashanti, SRK Consulting, and University of Pretoria. His work focuses on improving stress measurement techniques to prevent underground incidents.
Dr Ryan Merckel
Dr Merckel is a chemical engineer specialising in bioprocess development for environmental applications, including mine water treatment and sustainable solutions using biological systems.
Lesego Madiseng
Lesego is an environmental scientist focusing on irrigation using treated mine water. Her work supports sustainable agricultural reuse and mine closure planning.
Prof Wayne Truter
Prof Truter specialises in sustainable land rehabilitation and carbon farming, helping transform post-mining landscapes into productive ecosystems.
Karen Ssekimpi
Karen focuses on microalgal biotechnology for wastewater treatment and carbon capture, developing scalable environmental solutions.
Dr Juarez Amaral Filho
Dr Juarez explores circular economy approaches in mining, focusing on resource recovery and reducing waste liabilities.
Reatile Pitso
Reatile works on innovative uses of coal waste in construction, particularly asphalt applications, improving sustainability and cost efficiency.
Dr Mike Masukume
Dr Masukume leads projects focused on cleaner coal technologies and emission reduction strategies in South Africa.
Juan du Plessis
Juan specialises in carbon footprint calculations, GHG reporting, and helping organisations comply with climate regulations.
Headline Sponsors
Exhibitors
Colloquium Presentations
Title of Presentation
Lead presenter name and organisation
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“Clean Coal”, “Critical Minerals”, “Mine Closure”, “Digital”
Title of Presentation
Lead presenter name and organisation
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“Clean Coal”, “Critical Minerals”, “Mine Closure”, “Digital”
Title of Presentation
Lead presenter name and organisation
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