Women in Mining

The Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC) is set to spotlight the continent’s most influential women business leaders who are breaking boundaries and shaping Africa’s economic future. Taking place …

AFCC 2025 is where Africa’s visionary women converge to lead, connect, and create pathways to building sustainable businesses. Across Africa, a new generation of women is rewriting the …

Daphne Mashile-Nkosi challenges gender norms and pioneers strategic change in SA’s manganese mining sector. For decades, the mining industry has remained one of the most male-dominated sectors in …

As the global demand for essential minerals increases, so does the need for a clean energy transition. At the forefront of meeting this demand in Africa is Mfikeyi …

Zanele Matome is revolutionising corporate and home healthcare in South Africa. She is building a tech-powered, people-first platform that brings quality care directly to where people live and …

Zanele Matlala is one of South Africa’s top female chief executives. She is the CEO of Merafe Resources, a Johannesburg Exchange-listed company. Her career began in 2005 when she …

There is an increasing global demand for high-quality iron ore, a crucial raw material in steel production. As nations accelerate infrastructure development, urbanisation, and the transition to greener …

Bridgette Radebe is the Founder, Executive Chairperson, and CEO of Mmakau Mining (Pty) Ltd. She has a significant influence on South Africa’s mining industry. Her story begins during …

The African mining sector has a low representation of female players at the top managerial level despite women contributing significantly to the industry. Although women work in the …