The group believes that success in delivering a project of this magnitude in the challenging environment of the African copperbelt is contingent upon assembling a management team with extensive local experience and knowledge.
14 years’ experience in mining sector in the DRC and South Africa, former DCR Minister of Mines and Petroleum under Joseph Kabila’s government
35 years’ experience in mining and metallurgy having previously held senior positions at Rio Tinto and Sibelco
20 years’ experience with project delivery in Africa
15 years’ experience in both professional services and commercial roles, formerly with Kazakhmys
over 39 years of experience as an extractive metallurgist and a manager of copper, gold, silver and cobalt assets worldwide, including a numbers of years in the Katangan copperbelt
Formerly held a number of senior positions at Eskom, the South African electricity generation company, including Regional Executive Manager – Central and Northern Regions, and manager of Eskom’s international relations unit
Nikanor fact sheet
Annual report 2006