The Mine Managers Show Africa - list of speakers

Born in 1962 in Zimbabwe and qualified with an Honours Degree in Economic Geology from UCT in 1987. Worked as a gold exploration geologist for two years in the Barberton Mountainland before being seconded by Gencor to Msauli Mine as Chief Geologist at age 29, a position held for six years. Moved to Barbrook Mine as Chief Geologist under Caledonia...

- Qualified in Finance/ Law/ Stats/ Mineral Economics. -Over 25 years experience in Mining & Energy. - Conducted numerous due diligence's in various countries. -Numerous projects managed to tight deadlines and budgets. - Formerly from Gencor (now BHPBilliton) and Eskom Finance Division. Impeccable track record on delivery and Integrity. ...

I am currently a senior process engineer at the Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine. I completed BEng Metallurgical in 1994 and Masters in Metallurgical Engineering at University of Pretoria in 1999. I started my career in 1998 at the Pyrometallurgical Research Fasility of Iscor in Pretoria. I went in March 1999 to the Plant at Thabazimbi as Metallurgical...

Richard Doyle manages 3E’s South African business. Richard has a doctorate in solid state physics and has assisted many international companies in using new technology to realise radical business growth. He has worked for the Sagentia Group in the UK as well as for Deloitte Consulting in South Africa. Richard worked closely with a UK battery...

The bupa group is a 60 year company and are the world’s largest medical insurers. My role is the development of Health consulting strategies for companies in Africa. I qualified with a BCom in 1993. My previous work experience included the role of Business Development Consultant at Fedsure Holdings before joining the Discovery Group where, for...

After doing his apprenticeship in the cement industry, Mr. Herbort studied Electronic Engineering in Germany and Ireland. In 1993 he started working for SEW-EURODRIVE as an engineer for drive technology in customer applications. In 1999, Mr. Herbort took over the management of one of SEW’s Technical Sales Offices, and in 2005 he started working...

I Harry Charles Jennings started my mining career at Ermelo Coal mine in Ermelo as learner miner at the age of 19 in the January of 1980 and over time worked my way up to shift boss and later as Mine Overseer. My mine overseer certificate of competency was obtained in 1990 and held that position until 1997 on the closure of that mine. However In...

Brian Langenegger holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a Diploma in Project management. His experience covers more than 20 years in various manufacturing sectors of industry, the public sector inclusive of power utility end-use research and energy management (DSM). Since 2001 he has been involved in several Entrepreneurial...

Rick Melvill is an award wining communicator and internal communications strategist. In the late 80's he founded specialist internal communications and event company The Blue Moon Company. Under the Blue Moon banner he and his partner Sue brought Industrial Theatre into the world of mining communication in the early 90's. In 2000 he sold Blue...

Iain Mulvey has a BSc. (Hons) in Engineering (Newcastle) & MBA (Edinburgh). Since 1991 he has been employed in a variety of positions in the gold and platinum sector in South Africa, most recently with Anglo Platinum as head of group properties. Serving two terms as a company representative at the Chamber of Mines he has led award winning teams...

Adrian Murray began studying Civil Engineering in 2005 and by 2007 commenced his career as a young engineer in the water and wastewater treatment industries. This type of environment placed Adrian on large projects in the mining, industrial and commercial fronts. However due to a flare for organisation and management he was made Regional Technical ...

Over 11 years of experience in the field of Environmental Management, Waste Management, Mining and Project Management, Olivia Radebe started working for Sasol Synthetic Fuels as part of her student experiential training with Pretoria Technikon in 1997, currently known as Tshwane University of Technology. She graduated for her B Tech Degree in...

Allon Raiz is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp, the only privately held, unfunded, profitable business incubator on the African continent, supporting in excess of 240 businesses. Allon is the bestselling author of both Lose the Business Plan and What to Do When You Want to Give Up. He has also hosted a radio show and written and hosted a prime time ...

Mark Roebert has a B-Tech (Mining) Qualification from the University of Johannesburg and is registered with ECSA as a Professional Certificated Engineer. He is a proud member of the Association of Mine Managers of South Africa and has served three terms on Council for the Association. He was employed by Anglo American in their Gold and Platinum...

A Business development manager with over 10 years of international experience with technology companies across mining, security, food service and FMCG industries. Focused on business improvement, efficiencies, sustainability and growth within operations. Expertise lies in developing relationships with organisations and developing strategy for the...

Roby brings two decades of uniquely broad experience in innovation across a multitude of industries. He has helped create a wide range of products, services, innovation strategies and cultural transformations, from cars and chocolates to medical products and supply chains. His clients have included AngloGold Ashanti, Rio...

Dusan joined Alexander Proudfoot in August 2008 from a highly successful career in Chemical manufacturing spanning twenty seven years. His roles have over this period have been diverse with spells in quality, manufacturing, sales & marketing and seventeen years in executive management. In the various executive roles Dusan developed considerable...

Anthony Strachan was born in England and immigrated to South Africa with his family in 1963. I completed my schooling primarily at Christian Brothers’ College in Pretoria. I joined the mining industry in 1981. Achieved a National Higher Diploma in Coal Mining in 1988 from the then Witwatersrand Technicon, now University of Johannesburg. Have also...