69 - Exploring African Mining: Insights from Local Presence

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, tune in as our Executive Consultant Ian Glacken and Johannesburg-based Principal Consultant Senzeni Mandava share insights on industry trends in her local context, discuss ongoing projects, and explore African resource dynamics.

This podcast episode at a glance: 

00:05 Introduction  01:00 Overview of Johannesburg office and key roles 02:20 Focus on Johannesburg Practice and daily operations 03:50 Initiatives for Professional Development 05:13 Insight into the Steelmaker’s Project and its unique aspects 09:30 Challenges encountered during site visits 11:30 Trends in Mineral Resources across Africa 14:10 Outlook on the South African Mining Industry for 2024 16:30 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts on mines in Africa

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Exploring African Mining in the episode 69 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Ian and Senzeni, please reach out to them at [email protected].

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