Pod of Gold
Entrepreneur, Jacques Basson, host this podcast focused on the people and businesses within the mining industry, with the objective to extract nuggets of wisdom and practical business advise.
8 Episodes
Woman in Mining Webinar Series 1: Women stepping into leadership
In Partnership with Krypton Mining: https://krypton360.com Webinar: Women Raising Their Hands & Stepping Into Leadership Your Host: Hulisani Mabe - Executive Director Mining & CRM at Krypton Mining Guest Speaker: Larissa Gounden - Founding Member of Women in Mining, Arizona Chapter USA
Episode 7: Bernard Swanepoel
In Partnership with Krypton Mining: https://krypton360.com As one of the continent’s most knowledgeable leaders in Mining Engineering, Bernard Swanepoel demonstrated, as CEO of Harmony Gold, the ability to manage the delicate balance between cost and optimised productivity through team work. With more than 40 years’ experience in the South African…
Episode 6: Charl Labuschagne
In Partnership with Krypton Mining: https://krypton360.com Becoming a geologist was Charl Labuschagne’s childhood dream. Currently the Mineral Resource Manager at Sibanye-Stillwater, the world's third largest producer of gold, Labuschagne achieved his dream 20 years ago already when he started out in the mining industry as Senior Geologist at AngloGold Ashanti…
Episode 5: Paul Higgins
In Partnership with Krypton Mining: https://krypton360.com Paul Higgins’ ability to see possibilities and make things work has been key in establishing DINGO as an industry-standard in predictive maintenance. Originally from Queensland, Australia, Paul completed an MSc in Engineering Management in Missouri, USA, before spending a number of years with Clorox…
Episode 4: Dr Annamare Wolmarans
In Partnership with Krypton Mining: https://krypton360.com Dr Annamare Wolmarans has enjoyed, and, at times, had to endure, a remarkable journey in the mining industry. With a PhD Informatics degree, which focuses on Mine Closures, she is currently IT Manager at Exxaro Resources, having started at the company more than 30…
Episode 3: Johan du Toit
In Partnership with Krypton Mining: https://krypton360.com Technological development is the most powerful engine of growth in industry today. With more than 30 years' of experience in innovative Information Technology, Johan du Toit, IT Manager at Exxaro Resources, has experienced the radical innovation of IT first hand. Throughout his career, Johan…
Episode 2: Zintle Xakawe
In Partnership with Krypton Mining: https://krypton360.com Zintle Xakawe does not see challenges, but opportunities. Even if it means navigating politics in a previously male-dominated environment. As a Business Solutions Analyst with Krypton Mining, Zintle’s daily challenges are to optimise production and increase efficiency in the mining industry. As a child,…
Episode 1: Hulisani Mabe
In Partnership with Krypton Mining: https://krypton360.com Hailing from the Limpopo, Krypton Mining director Hulisani Mabe developed a passion for geology at university. As one of only a few female students pursuing geology, Hulisani was already breaking ground back then. She entered the world of mining in 2008 and, with the…