Mxolisi Mgojo, chief executive of Exxaro Resources, was re-elected as president of the council.

Steve Phiri, chief executive of Royal Bafokeng Platinum, Neal Froneman, chief executive of Sibanye-Stillwater and Zanele Matlala, chief executive of Merafe Resources were re-elected as vice presidents, while Nolita Fakude, SA group director of Anglo American, was elected as a vice president of the council.

Andile Sangqu, former executive head of Anglo American South Africa, resigned as vice president in January when he left the company.

According to the council, there had been several other changes to the board. 

Shadwick Bessit, executive vice president: SA gold operations at Sibanye-Stillwater and Robert van Niekerk, executive vice president: SA PGM operations at Sibanye-Stillwater joined the board in July 2019. 

Deshnee Naidoo, former chief executive of Vedanta Zinc International resigned from the board when she left Vedanta in April.

“On behalf of the Minerals Council and its members, I express our sincere gratitude to the Office Bearers and Board members for their astute leadership and wise counsel during the year,” the council's chief executive, Roger Baxter, said.

“I would like to pay tribute to the Board of the Minerals Council, our President, Mxolisi Mgojo, and Vice Presidents, Steve Phiri, Neal Froneman, Andile Sangqu and Zanele Matlala, for their continued support. We also thank the outgoing board members for their contributions over the years,” he added.

The council also welcomed the new board members and Fakude in her role as vice president. Baxter said the office bearers and board members played a pivotal role in leading and representing the mining industry. 

“We are honoured to be represented by individuals of high standing with a wealth of experience and expertise as we strive to match our mantra of making mining matter. Going forward, as we face a new reality in the face of Covid-19, we remain committed to working with all our stakeholders towards a unified sector and nation,” he said.

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