The Mining Coach Podcast

This week, we are privileged to learn from a leading expert in the field of how we position our companies and businesses for a very different future. Jan-Adriaan du Plessis is a Managing Partner of F…

In this episode, we talk to Annakleta Mukumbi, a geologist, turned geotechnical engineer, who shares her lessons learnt in mining.  She talks about integrating and using change positively in our live…

This week we speak to Nick Espenberg, a mining Director and executive experienced in leading technical teams and projects.  We learn that in order to develop and grow, you can take big risks in your …

This week we speak to Jamie van Schoor, CEO of Dwyka Mining Services. His company brings technology solutions to mining clients. We talk about his passion for developing his leadership team, the yout…

We speak about how one prioritises important versus urgent work, and allowing the space in between to stay creative.

Mining entrepreneur and chartered accountant, Cobus Fraser, speaks about building a mining advisory and consulting business.

Why are people slow to adopt your new technology platforms? This week we speak to Nadia Lawrence.  She is a woman in mining, in charge of information management and technology. She speaks about her j…

In this episode, Christo shares the lessons learnt and an approach that really works well when you need to have a tough conversation with someone about his or her performance.

Irvinne Simataa shares his experience of being one of the first black millennial general managers and the challenge of managing all the expectations from different stake holders.  He also shares his …

In this episode, we hear all about becoming and being a mining entrepreneur, with Pieter Nel.  He was the CEO of MineRP (a mining software and technology company) for 26 years.  We learn about being …

Jurgens shares with us his passion for developing others in the Technical Services.  He has more than 40 years of wisdom, experience and expertise in mineral resource management and is a true people …

In this episode we learn about how to prioritize very difficult decisions that happen all the time in our careers and in life.

In this episode we talk to Calvin Cloete, a laboratory manager, who started at the bottom, but through intentional development of himself, is on a journey to much greater heights.  He talks about the…

In this episode, Charné shares the lessons learnt in terms of relationships and communication.  These were some of the enablers that accelerated her career progress.  She also shares the deeper meani…

A leadership discussion for the mining industry taking lessons learnt from Mark Munroe, Chief Executive of Impala Rustenburg Operations, South Africa.  Many life changing nuggets of wisdom are shared…

Cornel Verster, a leader in the technology space of mining shares how software engineers and data scientists add value to the industry by really understanding the need of the business and the people.…

We speak to Sheron Kaviua, currently the only woman leading a mining company in Namibia. She speaks about the difference between a manager and a leader and how a clear vision, inclusivity and diversi…