7 Women Dominating The Mining Industry In South Africa

7 Women dominating the mining industry in South Africa. It remains crucial and imperative to have women encouraged to study mining courses, to be awarded scholarships and bursaries, as well as being mentored and sponsored throughout the process. In a male orientated industry, here are ten women who have defied the odds and chosen mining as a career path;

1.Lindiwe Nakedi – Owner & Director of Gubhani Exploration and Chairperson WiMSA

2.Thabile Makgala – Executive: Mining; Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. and Chairperson Elect WIMSA

3.Maria Sanz Perez – Executive Vice President – Legal, Commercial & Governance & Company Secretary

4.Dineo Phaladi – Mine Overseer; Anglo American PLC- Kumba Iron Ore

5.Deshnee Naidoo – Chief Executive Officer; Vedanta Zinc International (Patron of WiMSA)

6.Gargi Mishra – Senior Principal Industry Innovation; Accenture

7.Nompumelelo Zikalala – Deputy Chief Executive Officer; De Beers Consolidated Mines