10 South African Entrepreneurs In The Mining Industry
10 South African Entrepreneurs In The Mining Industry. These entrepreneurs have not only founded and led successful mining companies but have also contributed to the industry’s development through innovative practices and significant investments. Here are ten South African entrepreneurs who have significantly impacted the mining industry.
Lindiwe Nakedi
Lindiwe Nakedi is the CEO of a South African 100% black-female-owned exploration drilling company that she started in 2008. She holds a BA in Industrial Psychology and has achieved success in this male-dominated business through her passion and drive.
Matodzi Nesongozwi
CEO of Manngwe Mining, which operates the Assen iron-ore mine. He has been instrumental in developing several mines across South Africa and is actively involved in building a manganese mine in Namibia and exploring opportunities in other African countries.
Vuslat Bayoglu
He is the co-founder and Managing Director of Menar, a mining investment company which has controlling stakes in Canyon Coal, Zululand Anthracite Colliery, Kangra and East Manganese.
Tim Tebeila
Founder of Sekoko Resources, which is involved in coal and iron ore mining in South Africa. He is known for his role in negotiating mining rights and joint ventures with major industry players.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Founder of Shanduka Group, which had significant investments in mining before merging with the Pembani Group to form Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers.
Mpumelelo Mkhabela
Mpumelelo Mkhabela has been Chairman of Menar since 2019, following a stint as a consultant to the group. He is an experienced business leader, a political economy analyst, and a seasoned media practitioner. Mkhabela has multiple qualifications including a PhD in Political Science, an MA in International Politics, and a BA in Journalism (Hons). He is the former chairman of the South African National Editors’ Forum and a published author.
Bridgette Radebe
Founder and Executive Chairperson of Mmakau Mining, a leading mining company with interests in platinum, gold, coal, and uranium. She is a well-known figure in South Africa’s mining industry and an advocate for women’s participation in the sector.
Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe
He is the founder and executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, which has interests in gold, ferrous metals, base metals, and platinum. He sits on several company boards, including being the non-executive chairman of Harmony Gold, the world’s 12th largest gold mining company.
Ivan Glasenberg
Ivan Glasenberg is a South African business executive and former chief executive officer of Glencore, one of the world’s largest commodity trading and mining companies. He was the company’s CEO from 2002 to 2021. He is also on the board of mining company Minara Resources Ltd.
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi
Founder and chairperson of Kalagadi Manganese in 2001. A mining company which produces 3 mtpa if Manganese ore. Initially known as Kalahari Resources (Pty) Ltd, Kalagadi Manganese (Pty) Ltd was established in 2001 by several black South African women entrepreneurs, with Mrs Daphne Mashile-Nkosi at the lead. The women have since built a successful company and continue to pursue investments in the mining and other sectors of the economy.
