Gobona Lizzie Tau

Specialist: Minerals and Energy Research, Development and Innovation

Ms Tau is a geologist and former Centre of Excellence Manager of the DSI-NRF CIMERA. She holds a Master’s degree in Geology (cum laude) and a certificate in Organisational Leadership from Harvard Business School Online. She is a member of the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association, the Geological Society of South Africa and serves on the Technology and Innovation Advisory Board of the Mining Indaba. 
 
Her geoscientific background spans macro- and microstructural geology, geodynamics and geochemistry. Her scientific insight, coupled with broad industry knowledge and management experience, allows her to integrate her core principles of effective leadership, strategic partnerships and innovation to promote responsible mining practices that drive sustainable development.
 
Ms. Tau has earned multiple presentation awards at various conferences, has served as a keynote speaker, is a published scientific author and actively engages with the public through geoscience communication