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Presidents In Conversation with Gary Lane & Elias Matinde

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In this special episode of The Crucible, current SAIMM President Gary Lane sits down with Past President Dr. Elias Matinde to reflect on their personal journeys, leadership philosophies, and the future of the mining and metallurgy profession.

What starts as a conversational exchange between two leaders becomes an insightful look into mentorship, volunteering, skill development, and the evolving needs of the mining industry. Gary and Elias discuss their backgrounds, the impact of SAIMM on industry knowledge-sharing, and the critical role of young professionals in shaping the sector’s future.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Introduction to The Crucible
  • 01:43 Dr Elias Matinde's background and journey
  • 04:45 Dr Matinde's passion and leadership philosophy
  • 06:27 Gary Lane's background and journey
  • 09:12 Gary Lane's professional focus
  • 11:32 Highlights of Dr Matinde's presidency
  • 15:40 Gary Lane's presidency highlights and SAIMM activities
  • 18:03 Discoveries about SAIMM during presidency
  • 22:25 SAIMM's journal and conference organisation
  • 24:26 SAIMM's future value proposition
  • 28:21 Dr Matinde's journey to becoming a doctor
  • 31:14 Personal interests outside of mining
  • 35:34 Advice for young professionals
  • 38:53 Conclusion and farewell
10 Dec English South Africa Business · Business News

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