Fraser Alexander is proudly sponsoring the Wi-Fi at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025, currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa until Saturday, 8 February 2025.
As a leading provider of mining services, Fraser Alexander will also actively participate in key panel discussions focused on technological innovation, digital transformation, and the role of youth in shaping the future of African mining.
Lourens de Koning, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Fraser Alexander, took part in a session titled: "What is the role of technology in building and undermining sustainability in African mining?". During the panel, Lourens focused on tailings management. He explored how digital solutions, automation and real-time monitoring are enhancing operational safety, optimising resource recovery, and supporting compliance with industry standards such as the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management and the Global Tailings Management Institute initiative. Lourens also discussed how Fraser Alexander leverages innovation to transform mine waste into economic, social and environmental value, ensuring a more sustainable future for the industry.
Bongani Buthelezi, also COO at Fraser Alexander, contribued to the session: "Unlocking Africa’s critical minerals through digital transformation and cutting-edge innovations. He discussed how digital solutions are reshaping mining operations, improving efficiency, sustainability and value creation, while driving innovation in Africa’s critical minerals sector. Bongani highlighted successful applications of digital transformation, automation, and circular mining principles that have positioned African operations as globally competitive. He emphasised the importance of public-private sector collaboration in unlocking Africa’s full potential and ensuring long-term growth in the mining industry.
Sephela Makete Thema, General Manager of Tailings and Remining in South Africa at Fraser Alexander, will join the panel discussion: "Voices of the future: young professionals’ perspectives on the controversies surrounding African mining" as part of the Young Leaders Programme. This session, scheduled for Thursday, 6 February, from 09:40 to 10:40, will provide insights from emerging industry leaders on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of mining in Africa. Sephela will discuss demystifying the controversies surrounding African mining and exploring the pivotal role of youth in achieving the African Mining Vision. He will also highlight how young professionals can contribute to zero-harm practices and a net positive environmental impact in mining and how the youth can play a critical role in overcoming the resource curse, future-proofing African mining, and driving active participation in the mining value chain.
Fraser Alexander, headquartered in South Africa, is committed to transforming mine waste into societal, environmental and economic value. The company provides specialised services in tailings management, water treatment, mineral processing and remining across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa, as well as across Brazil and Chile in Latin America. With a strong focus on environmental responsibility and innovation, Fraser Alexander continues to expand its global footprint while contributing to sustainable mining practices.
By sponsoring the Wi-Fi and actively participating in Mining Indaba 2025, Fraser Alexander reinforces its commitment to driving meaningful change in the mining industry. Through technology, collaboration and sustainability, the company remains at the forefront of shaping the future of mining in Africa and beyond.