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SAIMM Council Members

Full name(s) and surname:
Madimetja Antony Mello

Position:
Director

What contribution do you see yourself making to the SAIMM and Council? :

  • Offering my time and expertise by actively participating in SAIMM committees or working groups. Willing to take on leadership roles and offering a young professional’s perspective to help shape the strategic direction of the organisation and contribute to decision-making processes.
  • Participating in discussions, providing input on industry-related topics, and offering guidance based on practical experiences.
  • Contributing to the development of professionals in the mining and minerals industry. This may include mentoring early-career professionals, offering guidance on career paths, and organising workshops or training programs.

Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):

  • YPC Office Bearer – Chairperson
  • Conference chair for the young professional’s conference
  • Committee member on multiple conference organising committees

Qualifications:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PDM)
Bachelor of Technology in Extraction Metallurgy (BTech)

Brief career history:
After completing my undergraduate degree, I spent five years as a Metallurgical Engineer responsible for the core production processes as well as improvement strategies, systems and initiatives for one of the country’s biggest gold producers, AngloGold Ashanti. I went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Management before registering for an MBA full-time in 2017. My current engagement is as a Director at Vuuma Collaborations; leading a team that focuses on applying systems thinking methodology to maximise the Operational Systems Capability of business operations (mostly in the mining and minerals industry)

Date and place of birth:
March 4 1989, Mokopane (Limpopo)

 

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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