Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Glen Mpufane

Mining Director IndustriALL

Glen Mpufane has 30 years’ experience in the mining sector and is currently the Director of Mining, DGOJP) and OHS Lead for IndustriALL Global Union. . IndustriALL Global Union is a global union based in Geneva, Switzerland representing 52 million members in 140 countries and across 14 industrial sectors in mining, energy and manufacturing comprising 600 national affiliates. Glen leads IndustriALL Global Union’s global mining sector global engagement around the world of work, environmental, social and governance (ESG), Supply Chain Human Rights Due Diligence, climate change and IR 4.0 impacts, in addition to supporting mining affiliates’ organizing efforts. Glen serves on various ESG standard initiatives.
 


2025 Agenda Sessions

For people and prosperity – making beneficiation work for all

  • For beneficiation to work, it requires the correct infrastructure, investment in human capital and investor friendly policies. Why has this proven so difficult to balance?
  • Botswana is a prime example of beneficiation done well. What are the key policies that allowed this success and who else is getting it right (or wrong)?
  • What is the size of opportunity to invest profits into upskilling the existing workforce, whilst also developing new employment opportunities in the industry for graduates?
  • Why is a collaborative approach between unions, LSMs and governments mutually beneficial?

Wednesday 05 February 14:45 - 15:30 CTICC2

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/05/2025 14:45 02/05/2025 15:30 For people and prosperity – making beneficiation work for all
  • For beneficiation to work, it requires the correct infrastructure, investment in human capital and investor friendly policies. Why has this proven so difficult to balance?
  • Botswana is a prime example of beneficiation done well. What are the key policies that allowed this success and who else is getting it right (or wrong)?
  • What is the size of opportunity to invest profits into upskilling the existing workforce, whilst also developing new employment opportunities in the industry for graduates?
  • Why is a collaborative approach between unions, LSMs and governments mutually beneficial?
CTICC2 Africa/Johannesburg