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SAIMM Council Members

Full name(s) and surname:
Kabelo Mosebi

Position:
Managing Director for Blue Horizon Resources (Pty) Ltd.

What contribution do you see yourself making to the SAIMM and Council? :
I see SAIMM’s programs expanding outside South African and more especially in Botswana. It takes both SAIMM strategic efforts and volunteers to ensure that this is successful. I believe with my involvement in SAIMM in the past few years, I have gained substantial knowledge and experience in the culture to help SAIMM’s growth strategies.

Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):
1. 2018 – 2020: Young Professionals Council Member
2. 2019 Student Colloquium Guest Judge
3. 2020 Student Colloquium organising team
4. 2021 Student Colloquium organising team
5. 2020 SAIMM Branch Chairperson for Botswana (volunteer)

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science – Mineral Engineering
Diploma – Explosives Engineer

Brief career history:
1. 04.2021 – Current: Managing Director – Blue Horizon Resources (Pty) Ltd
2. 12.2023 – Current: Director – Pineshare Supplies (Pty) Ltd
3. 08.2021 – Current: Technical Director – Marang Explosives (Pty) Ltd
4. 08.2018 – 03.2021: Mining Manager – Debswana Diamond Company
5. 04.2016 – 07.2018: Senior Mining Engineer – Debswana Diamond Company
6. 05.2015 – 03.2016: Mining Engineer – Debswana Diamond Company
7. 08.2013 – 04.2015: Site Manager – AEL Mining Services Jwaneng Operations
8. 06.2012 – 07.2013: Blasting Engineer – AEL Mining Services
9. 08.2011 – 05.2012: Senior Technical Officer – AEL Mining Services
10. 08.2010 – 07.2011: Technical Officer at AEL Mining Services

Date and place of birth:
October 01, 1984, born at Selebi Phikwe in Botswana

 

Brigadier Stokes Memorial Award

award3Background

In 1980 the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy instituted a prestigious award to commemorate Brigadier Stokes for his outstanding and unique contribution to the South African Mining Industry over a period of many years. This award consists of a Platinum medal. The award is made to an individual for the very highest achievement in the South African mining and metallurgical industry, and is not necessarily based on technical considerations.

Former Recipients
1980    H F Oppenheimer
1981    Dr W Bleloch
1982    Dr F G Hill
1983    Dr A Whillier (Postumously)
1984    Professor D G Krige
1985    Dr R E Robinson
1986    Professor M D G Salamon
1987    Dr T F Muller
1988    Dr W J (Wim) de Villiers
1989    Dr R A Plumbridge
1990    W G Boustred
1991    P du P Kruger
1992    E Pavitt
1993    Professor D A Pretorius
1994    Dr H Wagner
1995    Dr O K H Steffen
1996    B E Hersov
1997    D W Horsfall (Posthumously)
1998    B P Gilbertson
1999    L Boyd
2000    A H Mokken
2001    T L Gibbs
2002    J Ogilvie Thompson
2003    P V Cox
2004    H J Smith
2005    P Motsepe
2006    Prof G T van Rooyen

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