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South Africa on verge of nice breakthroughs in hydrogen, says new SAIMM president
17th August 2021
By Martin Creamer

Speaking to Mining Weekly in a Zoom interview, Geldenhuys expressed the view that all the big mines with big moving machinery will have the opportunity to move away from diesel and switch to a hydrogen-based fuel system because of the contained ecosystem. While the use of green hydrogen is always first prize, Geldenhuys pointed out that many processes have grey hydrogen as a byproduct and expressed the view that where grey hydrogen is at the ready, it should be used as an imperfect solution rather than being left to go to waste.

She said that South Africa had the required hydrogen know-how as a consequence of the Department of Science and Innovation having supported the hydrogen economy concept for nearly 20 years. “What really excites me is the focus on being greener and more efficient," Geldenhuys said. On the multidisciplinary front, she said: "There are many opportunities for us to work together and bring interesting, transdisciplinary thinking into metallurgy to solve our big problems.” Under her leadership, the SAIMM plans to strengthen its online presence so that it can communicate optimally with the rest of the mining and metallurgy world at a time of rising mining fortunes. South Africa’s mining and metallurgy history extends across more than a century, which has resulted in a wealth of knowledge being accessible from SAIMM’s databases.

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Full Name: 

Victoria Upindi

Position: 

Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine. Geotechnical Engineer

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

With my expertise in the industry, I understand what it takes for individuals to succeed within the industry as well as the need for continual growth in terms of expertise held and knowledge shared by young professionals. I plan to contribute to this by being part of the platform and providing significant career guidance for alternative careers that fit the future of mining.

With my project management experience and links to both industry and academia, I can work to encourage and facilitate mentorship and project work between the two.

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

I partake in SAIMM trainings (Drill and Blast Training 2022) as well as having presented papers at conferences and other SAIMM events whenever possible.

Qualifications:

• Nat. Diploma in Mine Geology (2013)
• BSc. (Hons) in Geology (2016)
• Strata Control Certificate (2022)
• Masters in Geotechnical Engineering (2023)
• Certificate in Project Management (2023)

Brief career history:

Before graduation in 2017, I worked as an Engineering Geologist but due to market conditions the job didn’t materialise. I then started off as an ore-spotter at B2Gold in 2017, moving to Skorpion Zinc Mine as a Geological Supervisor in 2018. While at Skorpion I was given the opportunity to join the geotechnical department and start my geotechnical journey.

In the beginning of 2020, I then moved to Rossing Uranium Ltd where I was working on various geotechnical and geometallurgical projects. This exposed me to the confluence of managing the data process throughout the mining value chain and using the data to improve business flow. After two years I joined Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine at the end of 2021, where I now work as a Geotechnical Engineer.

Date and place of birth:

03/04/1991, Windhoek

Social media links or information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/Victoria-upindi-31321454/