Published: August 29, 2025 |

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Mike Teke
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FutureCoal has appointed Mike Teke, Group CEO of Seriti Resources, as its new chairman following the retirement of July Ndlovu.

As chair of FutureCoal’s Southern Africa Chapter, Teke has already played a significant role in advancing the Alliance’s Sustainable Coal Stewardship (SCS) framework. This practical, innovative, and technology-led roadmap provides a ten-year pathway for modernization and responsible investment aimed at delivering both economic and environmental benefits.

In a video announcement, Teke expressed great honor and privilege in assuming the role of chairman. He emphasized the need for global unity and support in the face of energy and supply security challenges, stating,

“Our mission at FutureCoal is to define a future where coal is understood as a strategic resource necessary to alleviate poverty and underpin multiple aspects of modern living,” said Mike Teke.

He urged all players in the coal value chain to step forward and lead with conviction, rather than hiding in silence.

“I want every investor, producer, technologist, and policymaker across our value chain to come out of the coal closet. Stop being silent supporters, stop apologizing, and start leading. Now is the time to be bold, informed, and united in our purpose,” said Teke.

Teke explained that the Sustainable Coal Stewardship framework is not merely a concept but a practical roadmap. It serves to align policymakers, financiers, and stakeholders, thereby supporting responsible coal use across multiple industries in the value chain, demonstrating that it is not only feasible but already underway.

“Now is the time to unite and lead the transformation that ensures this vital resource continues contributing to our global community responsibly and effectively,” said Teke.

He paid tribute to July Ndlovu’s tenure, during which FutureCoal reshaped from a traditional industry body into a bold and future-facing global alliance, noting that Ndlovu’s leadership coincided with unprecedented activism.

“I am immensely proud to have served our value chain during a pivotal period in FutureCoal’s history. I am confident that under Mike’s leadership, in conjunction with our visionary and courageous Chief Executive Michelle Manook, FutureCoal’s influence, and impact will continue to grow,” said July Ndlovu, reflecting on his tenure.

The FutureCoal Global Alliance is the world’s only multi-lateral, neutral and progressive organization representing the entire coal value chain which is dedicated to raising awareness on the significant total contribution of coal. The Global Alliance educates on the critical resource coal and its immense and continued involvement in bettering the lives and livelihoods of our global community. The Alliance recognizes that as an integrated coal value chain, we must serve to support both economic and environmental national and international ambitions. It believes that coal, when used responsibly and sustainably, can contribute significantly to both economic growth and environmental sustainability.

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