The Minerals Council Board members elected its new Office Bearers for 2024/2025 at its 134th Annual General Meeting.
Dr Nombasa Tsengwa, CEO of Exxaro Resources, has been elected as President of the Minerals Council. Nolitha Fakude, Chair of Anglo American South Africa and the first woman president of the Minerals Council, has stepped down after three years in the role.
Mpumi Zikalala, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore and Richard Stewart, Chief Regional Officer of Sibanye-Stillwater, have been newly elected as Vice Presidents.
Paul Dunne, CEO of Northam Platinum, and Themba Mkhwanazi, Anglo American Africa and Australia Regional Director, were re-elected as Vice Presidents.
Peter Steenkamp, CEO of Harmony Gold, has stepped down as Vice-President, a role he held since June 2021.
“On behalf of the Minerals Council and its members, we welcome Nombasa Tsengwa in her new role as President of the Minerals Council Board, and our new Office Bearers, Richard Stewart and Mpumi Zikalala, who are long-serving board members,” says Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council.
“Our sincere gratitude goes to Nolitha and Peter for their generous gifts of time, their wise counsel and exemplary leadership as we reinforced the Minerals Council’s brand as a trusted partner for positive change during the difficult past three years when the mining industry constructively and collaboratively addressed the many challenges facing our sector,” he says.
The Minerals Council Office Bearers perform a critical role in leading and representing the South African mining industry on behalf of the Board and its members. They play a crucial role in strategically guiding the senior management team of the Minerals Council.
“The very high calibre of leadership of women and men from our Board who are willing to step forward and play key leadership roles as Office Bearers in the Minerals Council is one of our greatest strengths. These leaders have a profound impact on the future direction of the mining industry and the country. I look forward to working with Nombasa and our Office Bearer team in the year ahead as we strive to deliver a positive and meaningful impact,” says Mthenjane.
