Our Guest: Estelle Levin-Nally, (Levin Sources | CEO and Founder) In this episode of the WIMSA Mining Indaba 2022 series, Briony Liber chats with Estelle Levin-Nally, CEO of Levin Resources. We explore issues around artisinal and small scale miners (ASM), the relationships between ASMs and large-scale mining companies and the human rights, safety and security and gender issues associated with this very complex subject.

Our Guest: Estelle Levin-Nally, (Levin Sources | CEO and Founder) In this episode of the WIMSA Mining Indaba 2022 series, Briony Liber chats with Estelle Levin-Nally, CEO of Levin Resources. We explore issues around artisinal and small scale miners (ASM), the relationships between ASMs and large-scale mining companies and the human rights, safety and security and gender issues associated with this very complex subject.

Our Guest: Takalani Randima, (Shaft Sinkers - United Mining Services Group | Managing Director) In this episode in the Mining Indaba 2022 series, Briony Liber catches up with one of Women in Mining South Africa's newest sponsors, Takalani Randima, Managing Director of Shaft Sinkers - United Mining Services Group. We explored Takalani's philosophy around mentoring, her experiences as the sole woman in shaft sinking early on in her career, and mentors who have supported her in her career.

Our Guest: Takalani Randima, (Shaft Sinkers - United Mining Services Group | Managing Director) In this episode in the Mining Indaba 2022 series, Briony Liber catches up with one of Women in Mining South Africa's newest sponsors, Takalani Randima, Managing Director of Shaft Sinkers - United Mining Services Group. We explored Takalani's philosophy around mentoring, her experiences as the sole woman in shaft sinking early on in her career, and mentors who have supported her in her career.

Research outcomes from Petro Du Pisani's EMBA In this episode, Petro Du Pisani (Anglo American/Head of Business Improvement and WIMSA/Chairperson 2021-2022) talks with Briony Liber about her research into the role of leadership in reducing fatalities in the South African Mining industry. Her research was completed as part of an Executive MBA at UCT Graduate School of Business, and draws valuable conclusions on the anatomy of a safety leader which includes listening at a deep level, caring...

Research outcomes from Petro Du Pisani's EMBA In this episode, Petro Du Pisani (Anglo American/Head of Business Improvement and WIMSA/Chairperson 2021-2022) talks with Briony Liber about her research into the role of leadership in reducing fatalities in the South African Mining industry. Her research was completed as part of an Executive MBA at UCT Graduate School of Business, and draws valuable conclusions on the anatomy of a safety leader which includes listening at a deep level, caring...

Career insights from our mentors and mentees. Guests: Pity Pheko (WiMSA 2021 mentee/ Production Section Manager / Thungela) Anelisa Zimema (WiMSA 2021 mentee / Mining engineering graduate trainee / Idwala Industrial Holdings) Nkosingiphile Sibisi (WIMSA Mentee 2021 / Miner / Barberton Mines) Thabile Makgala (Exec Eastern Limb / Implats); Mogaleadi Seabela (Section Manager / Sishen Iron Ore) In this episode, Briony Liber focuses on mining engineering as a career. Our mentors Thabile...

Career insights from our mentors and mentees. Guests: Pity Pheko (WiMSA 2021 mentee/ Production Section Manager / Thungela) Anelisa Zimema (WiMSA 2021 mentee / Mining engineering graduate trainee / Idwala Industrial Holdings) Nkosingiphile Sibisi (WIMSA Mentee 2021 / Miner / Barberton Mines) Thabile Makgala (Exec Eastern Limb / Implats); Mogaleadi Seabela (Section Manager / Sishen Iron Ore) In this episode, Briony Liber focuses on mining engineering as a career. Our mentors Thabile...

Host: Briony Liber (Briony Liber Coaching) Guests: Raksha Naidoo (Wimsa Vice Chair and mentoring sub committee) Yusavia Naidoo (Mentoring sub committee) In January 2021 Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) launched our mentoring programme - a fully online peer-to-peer mentoring format. In this episode the WIMSA mentoring subcommittee members, Briony Liber, Raksha Naidoo and Yusavia Naidoo reflect on where the programme has come from, discuss some myths about mentoring, share some of the...

Host: Briony Liber (Briony Liber Coaching) Guests: Raksha Naidoo (Wimsa Vice Chair and mentoring sub committee) Yusavia Naidoo (Mentoring sub committee) In January 2021 Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) launched our mentoring programme - a fully online peer-to-peer mentoring format. In this episode the WIMSA mentoring subcommittee members, Briony Liber, Raksha Naidoo and Yusavia Naidoo reflect on where the programme has come from, discuss some myths about mentoring, share some of the...

Thuthula Balfour | Minerals Council South Africa In this episode WiMSA chairperson, Petro du Pisani, speaks to Dr. Thuthula Balfour, Head of Health for the Minerals Council South Africa. Dr Balfour has headed and coordinated the South African mining industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. She is also a WiMSA patron and she leads the Minerals Council’s Women in Mining Task Team. Thuthula explains how she ended up working in the mining industry. We talk about the Minerals...

Thuthula Balfour | Minerals Council South Africa In this episode WiMSA chairperson, Petro du Pisani, speaks to Dr. Thuthula Balfour, Head of Health for the Minerals Council South Africa. Dr Balfour has headed and coordinated the South African mining industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. She is also a WiMSA patron and she leads the Minerals Council’s Women in Mining Task Team. Thuthula explains how she ended up working in the mining industry. We talk about the Minerals...

Connecting with other WiM organisations across the world Today's participants: Petro du Pisani (WiMSA | Chairperson) Briony Liber (WiMSA | Mentoring lead) Nora Fiorini (WiM Argentina) This episode is a conversation between Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) and Women in Mining Argentina. We speak about our organizations, our approach to mentorship, what it means to be part of a WiM group and what our WiM aspirations are for the future.

Connecting with other WiM organisations across the world Today's participants: Petro du Pisani (WiMSA | Chairperson) Briony Liber (WiMSA | Mentoring lead) Nora Fiorini (WiM Argentina) This episode is a conversation between Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) and Women in Mining Argentina. We speak about our organizations, our approach to mentorship, what it means to be part of a WiM group and what our WiM aspirations are for the future.

Inspiring women to build a better world through mining In this episode Petro and Raksha explain what WiMSA's updated purpose - 'inspiring women to build a better world through mining' means to them. They outline WiMSA's focus areas for 2021 and provide a preview of what members can expect for the remainder of the year.

Women's Month wrap-up — Digital Diaries Episode 4 Mbali Magudulela (Sibanye Stillwater) Nola Xala (Sibanye Stillwater) and Lindy Scott (Lindy Scott Creations) This episode wraps up WiMSA's women's month programme. We reflect on the Digital Diaries programme which took place every Thursday in August (2020). Since WiMSA's 2020 drive is FutureFIT, where F stands for Focussed, I stands for Inspired and T stands for Transformed, we hosted four evening events with the same themes (including...

Digital Diaries Episode 4 Mbali Magudulela (Sibanye Stillwater) Nola Xala (Sibanye Stillwater) Lindy Scott (Lindy Scott Creations) This episode wraps up WiMSA's women's month programme. We reflect on the Digital Diaries programme which took place every Thursday in August (2020). Since WiMSA's 2020 drive is FutureFIT, where F stands for Focussed, I stands for Inspired and T stands for Transformed, we hosted four evening events with the same themes (including Future). The Digital Diaries...

The Mine of the Future — Innovation Dr. Gargi Mishra (Hatch | Senior Principal Digital Mine) In this Episode Tendani Lukhaimane (WiMSA Regional Lead MP) talks about the Future with Dr. Gargi Mishra. Dr. Gargi is a geologist by profession who later transition into the space of Innovation. We explore her personal journey, discuss emerging technology trends, COVID-19 Impact as well as diversity and inclusivity. Connect with Gargi on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargimishra/ Connect...

Innovation Dr. Gargi Mishra (Hatch | Senior Principal Digital Mine) In this Episode Tendani Lukhaimane (WiMSA Regional Lead MP) talks about the Future with Dr. Gargi Mishra. Dr. Gargi is a geologist by profession who later transition into the space of Innovation. We explore her personal journey, discuss emerging technology trends, COVID-19 Impact as well as diversity and inclusivity.

Women in Mining Entrepreneurs- a found passion! — Inspired - conversation with a woman entrepreneur in mining - taking up space Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund | CEO) In this Episode of Network, Lindi Nakedi has a candid conversation with Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund CEO) on her passion for the mining industry and the responsibility that all women in mining have to ensure that more women can enter the space and thrive in it. Olebogeng can be...

Women in Mining Entrepreneurs- a found passion! — Inspired - conversation with a woman entrepreneur in mining - taking up space Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund | CEO) In this Episode of Network, Lindi Nakedi has a candid conversation with Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund CEO) on her passion for the mining industry and the responsibility that all women in mining have to ensure that more women can enter the space and thrive in it. Olebogeng can be...

Careers, Covid19 and Mining — What it takes to have a career in mining - an industry in transition Claire McMaster (Fraser Alexander | Executive: Head Human Resources) In this episode, Briony Liber, committee member and mentoring lead for Women in Mining South Africa, chats with Claire McMaster about what it takes to have a career in mining. The mining landscape and the skills required to thrive in a career in the mining industry have changed dramatically in the last few years, and...

What it takes to have a career in mining - an industry in transition Claire McMaster (Fraser Alexander | Executive: Head Human Resources) In this episode, Briony Liber, committee member and mentoring lead for Women in Mining South Africa, chats with Claire McMaster about what it takes to have a career in mining. The mining landscape and the skills required to thrive in a career in the mining industry have changed dramatically in the last few years, and Covid-19 has accelerated that. In...

In this episode WiMSA Deputy chair Petro du Pisani speaks to fellow committee members Briony Liber and Lindy Scott about their recent experiences at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba. The Mining Indaba is the world's largest mining investment event and takes place each February. A number of WiMSA committee members attended this year's Indaba, some of their tickets generously sponsored by the organisers of the event, the Hyve GrouP Plc. This year Briony and Lindy recorded some insights...

In this episode WiMSA Deputy chair Petro du Pisani speaks to fellow committee members Briony Liber and Lindy Scott about their recent experiences at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba. The Mining Indaba is the world's largest mining investment event and takes place each February. A number of WiMSA committee members attended this year's Indaba, some of their tickets generously sponsored by the organisers of the event, the Hyve GrouP Plc. This year Briony and Lindy recorded some insights...