Although women are slowly “breaking barriers” in the mining industry, more must be done to build safe, inclusive workplaces that support further career growth, says youth-focused advocacy group... 

Despite the number of women being employed in South Africa’s mining industry, which has increased from 11 000 in 2022 to over 70 000 in 2025, they comprise only about one of every six mining... 

The Women in Mining (WiM) Strategy 2.0 – a renewed gender transformation plan – has been launched by mining industry employers’ association Minerals Council South Africa to promote the inclusion... 

In securing a supplier to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) specifically designed for women, coal mining company Kangra, which forms part of investment group Menar, is dedicated to... 

Thando Mdluli Position and Company Name:  Executive Assistant, The Particle Group Date and Place of Birth: 26 October 1984, in Soweto Education: Computer Systems  Personal best achievement:... 

Main activity of company: To provide a safe, healthy environment that supports efficient production by ensuring resources are available and downtime is minimised for maximum profitability.  

“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – WEB Du Bois Women have long been part of the mining industry’s story—often hidden figures whose contributions were overlooked.... 

Originally trained in financial accounting and IT systems, Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis’s career path seemed unlikely to land her in heavy industry. She began as a contractor... 

Xolile Dikobe Position: Komatsu Mining Technologies senior procurement officer Main activity of company: Original-equipment manufacturer of underground mining equipment Date and place of birth:... 

Empowering women researchers through immersion, inspiration, and appreciation Michelle Pienaar  Advanced orebody knowledge programme manager 

Mohini Jingoo  Mohini is a capital sales manager at Multotec, specialising in capital equipment sales for the mineral processing industry. With a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, she... 

Manare Mokoatlo Position: Territory Manager, Orica South Africa   Main activity of company: Explosives supply and blasting services Date and place of birth: 5 November 1987, in Ga Mashashane... 

Our people and cutting-edge technology set us apart.  The cornerstone of Seriti Green’s success lies in our combination of expert personnel and advanced technology. Our unique wind mapping... 

A mechatronics engineer at TLT-Turbo Africa, Natascha Minges Freitas is a shining example of how technical expertise, curiosity and human-centred thinking can combine to create meaningful impact in... 

In the wake of the 2020 pandemic, a group of women from the Weir sales team in Africa came together to create something powerful – a safe and supportive space to uplift, connect and empower one... 

Mogaleadi Seabela  Position and company name: Deputy chairperson of Women in Mining South Africa and contractor performance management application manager at Anglo American Main activity of... 

Power progress, the Minerals Council South Africa’s bold strategy to champion women in mining The mining industry is evolving, and so is the diversity and inclusion in its workforce. The Minerals...