Full name(s) and surname:
Zohreh Fakhraei
Position:
Principal Consultant: Mining Engineer and Project Manager at Sound Mining Projects (Pty) Ltd
What contribution do you see yourself making to the SAIMM and Council?
I am committed to contributing to SAIMM's continued growth and relevance by supporting the development of the next generation of mining and metallurgical professionals particularly young women through mentorship, professional development, and industry engagement initiatives.
I will remain actively involved in the Diversity and Inclusion and ESGS Committees, supporting initiatives that promote meaningful change across the industry. I am committed to advancing gender equity, raising awareness of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and fostering an industry culture where all professionals can thrive, contribute, and reach their full potential.
Through collaboration with SAIMM members, industry stakeholders, and educational institutions, I aim to strengthen connections between students, young professionals, and industry leaders, helping to build a sustainable and capable future workforce for the mining sector.
Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):
I currently hold the following positions:
- Council Member of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM);
- Chairperson of the SAIMM Diversity and Inclusion committee; and
- Member of the SAIMM ESGS.
Qualifications:
Pr. Eng., PMP, M.Sc. Eng. (Mining Engineer- Rock Mechanics), B.Sc. Eng. (Mining Engineer), MSIMM
Brief career history:
2013 to Current
Principal Consultant (Mining Engineering) and Project Manager, Sound Mining, South Africa,
Providing technical and project management services to listed mining companies in South Africa and internationally across multiple commodities. Leading multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of code-compliant technical studies, Competent Persons' Reports, Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve declarations, and Feasibility Studies.
2005 to 2013
Director and Project Manager, AZMA Rock and Tunnel Engineers, Iran
2000 to 2006
Senior Rock Mechanics and Mining Engineer, Kavoshgaran Consulting Engineers, Iran
1998 to 2002
Mining Engineer, Kavoshgaran Consulting Engineers Co, Iran
Date and place of birth:
4 July 1976 – Tehran -Iran
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