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Programme

Programme

2025 PROGRAMME TO BE PUBLISHED ONCE FINALIZED.

Here are some key highlights from the 2024 Mintek-SCI proceedings, showcasing groundbreaking research and innovative technologies in mining and materials science. 

 

 

Keynote Speakers

Gwede Mantashe

Mr Gwede Mantashe

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
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Ms Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala

Deputy Minister of DMPR
Prof Tshilidzi Marwala

Prof Tshilidzi Marwala

Rector of the United Nations University
Mr July Ndlovu

Mr July Ndlovu

CEO Thungela, pure-play coal mining
Prof Nosipho Moloto

Prof Nosipho Moloto

NEDBANK SARChI Chair in Energy  Materials, Wits University
Mr Bernard Swanepoel

Mr Bernard Swanepoel

Chairman of Manganese Metal Company
Prof Thokozani Majozi

Prof Thokozani Majozi

Dean, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at Wits
Dr Paul Jourdan

Dr Paul Jourdan

African integrated development expert
Mr Frans Baleni

Mr Frans Baleni

Leader in Business and Various Industries
Mrs. Daphne Mashile-Nkosi

Mrs. Daphne Mashile-Nkosi

Founder of Kalagadi Manganese 
Mr George Bennett

Mr George Bennett

CEO Rainbow Rare Earths Limited
Prof Malcolm Powell

Prof Malcolm Powell

Professor: Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland
Mr Ravi Naidoo

Mr Ravi Naidoo

CEO Youth Employment Service
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Mr Mosa Mabuza

CEO Council for Geoscience
Ms Pauls Gibbons

Ms Pauls Gibbons

Director of Empower Talent
Mr Mzila Mthenjane

Mr Mzila Mthenjane

CEO Minerals Council South Africa
Dr Kathryn C. Sole

Dr Kathryn C. Sole

Consulting Hydrometallurgist
Dr Thabo Mashongoane

Dr Thabo Mashongoane

CEO Mining Qualification Authority
Rebecca Maserumule

Dr Rebecca Maserumule

Chief Director, Hydrogen & Energy, DSI
Mr Oscar van Antwerpen

Mr Oscar van Antwerpen

Founder of MINROM
Consulting Metallurgist

Isabel J. Geldenhuys

Consulting Metallurgist
Andy Msiza

Andy Msiza

Senior Vice President Research and Technology: Sasol
Mr Elgie Blignaut

Mr Elgie Blignaut

Vice President: Human Resources, Minopex
Dr Lawrence Bbosa

Mr Jacob Mbele

Director-General at DMPR
Dr Lawrence Bbosa

Advocate Mmadikeledi Moloto

Deputy Director-General at DMPR

Dr Thibedi Ramontja

Chairperson
Dr Molefi Motuku

Dr Molefi Motuku

CEO
Ms Mariekie Gericke

Ms Mariekie Gericke

Group Executive: Extractive Metallurgy & Mintek@90 Conference Chair
Ms Mariekie Gericke

Prof Indresan Govender

Group Executive: Mineral Processing and Characterisation
Dr Jones Papo

Dr Jones Papo

Group Executive: Mining, Materials and Automation
Dr Pumza Zweni

Dr Pumza Zweni

Executive Manager: RDI Operational Services
Dr Elias Matinde

Dr Elias Matinde

Executive Manager: Pyrometallurgy Division
Dr Keneiloe Khoabane

Dr Keneiloe Khoabane

Executive Manager: Advanced Materials Division
Dr Lawrence Bbosa

Dr Lawrence Bbosa

Executive Manager: Mineral Processing Division