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SAIMM Council Members

Full name(s) and surname:
Andrew van Zyl

Position:
Managing Director

What contribution do you see yourself making to the SAIMM and Council? :
I am passionate about the mining industry and have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in production, projects and advising both government and the private sector. My work as a Valuator has also given me the opportunity to understand some of the value drivers and the context of the industry. I believe this experience can benefit the SAIMM as we look to positively impact the industry.

Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):
Member of the SAIMM ESG-S committee
Past chair of the SAMVAL committee
Organising committee for the SAIMM Mineral Valuation Colloquium, 2017
Organising committee for the SSC conference 2019
Organising committee for the SAIMM ESG-S Conference 2024
Presented at SAMVAL code launch and previous mining schools and valuation colloquiums

Qualifications:
B.Eng. (Chemical with Mineral Processing), M.Com. (Financial Economics and Econometrics)

Brief career history:
My career began as a learner official in Anglo Coal in 1994. I then transferred to the University of Stellenbosch and returned to Anglo Coal post-graduation. I worked in production before moving to a projects company for five years where I also started studying economics, completing an M.Com in 2006. Over the past sixteen years my focus has been more on valuation, business development and strategy with the past 13 years at SRK as a Competent Valuator. I am currently the managing director of SRK South Africa.

Date and place of birth:
1975, South Africa

 

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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