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What do Young Professionals see as Mining’s biggest challenges?

Audience participation session 


This session brings together young professionals from across the mining sector for an open discussion with a leading mining CEO. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry from the perspective of its emerging workforce. Participants will share their views on key issues such as the pace of technological change, sustainability expectations, skills gaps, safety, diversity, community trust, and the evolving culture of work


Thursday 12 February 09:20 - 10:05 Young Professionals Programme Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

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Audience participation session 


This session brings together young professionals from across the mining sector for an open discussion with a leading mining CEO. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry from the perspective of its emerging workforce. Participants will share their views on key issues such as the pace of technological change, sustainability expectations, skills gaps, safety, diversity, community trust, and the evolving culture of work

Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Mike Teke

CEO, Seriti Resources

Speakers

Amogelang Moila

Geometallurgy & Machine Learning PHD Student, Wits University

Katleho Maeko

Deputy Head: Legal, Minerals Council South Africa

Lindokuhle Zwane

Health – Women in mining, Minerals Council South Africa

Sephela Makete Thema

GM & Executive Head: Tailings & Remining, Fraser Alexander

Nomvula Mahlangu

Mining Intern, Volunteer PM, SSW, AfriMine