Network - Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA)

Thuthula Balfour | Minerals Council South Africa
In this episode WiMSA chairperson, Petro du Pisani, speaks to Dr. Thuthula Balfour, Head of Health for the Minerals Council South Africa. Dr Balfour has headed and coordinated the South African mining industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. She is also a WiMSA patron and she leads the Minerals Council’s Women in Mining Task Team.
Thuthula explains how she ended up working in the mining industry. We talk about the Minerals Council's white paper on women in mining, which has lead to a number of workstreams being executed by the women in mining task team.
These workstreams include:
- A gender & diversity reporting platform
- Reaffirming zero tolerance for gender-based violence
- Diversity and Inclusion Policies
- Unconscious bias training to transform culture
Thuthula explains what it means for her to be a WiMSA patron, and she talks about her vision for women in mining in the South African mining industry. Learn more about the Minerals Council · Connect with Thuthula on LinkedIn · Become a WiMSA member now

Thuthula Balfour | Minerals Council South Africa
In this episode WiMSA chairperson, Petro du Pisani, speaks to Dr. Thuthula Balfour, Head of Health for the Minerals Council South Africa. Dr Balfour has headed and coordinated the South African mining industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. She is also a WiMSA patron and she leads the Minerals Council’s Women in Mining Task Team.
Thuthula explains how she ended up working in the mining industry. We talk about the Minerals Council's white paper on women in mining, which has lead to a number of workstreams being executed by the women in mining task team.
These workstreams include:
- A gender & diversity reporting platform
- Reaffirming zero tolerance for gender-based violence
- Diversity and Inclusion Policies
- Unconscious bias training to transform culture
Thuthula explains what it means for her to be a WiMSA patron, and she talks about her vision for women in mining in the South African mining industry. Learn more about the Minerals Council · Connect with Thuthula on LinkedIn · Become a WiMSA member now · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts

Connecting with other WiM organisations across the world
Today's participants:
Petro du Pisani (WiMSA | Chairperson)
Briony Liber (WiMSA | Mentoring lead)
Nora Fiorini (WiM Argentina)
This episode is a conversation between Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) and Women in Mining Argentina.
We speak about our organizations, our approach to mentorship, what it means to be part of a WiM group and what our WiM aspirations are for the future. Learn more about Women in Mining South Africa here · Learn more about Women in Mining Argentina here · Connect with Nora · Connect with Briony · Connect with Petro

Connecting with other WiM organisations across the world
Today's participants:
Petro du Pisani (WiMSA | Chairperson)
Briony Liber (WiMSA | Mentoring lead)
Nora Fiorini (WiM Argentina)
This episode is a conversation between Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) and Women in Mining Argentina.
We speak about our organizations, our approach to mentorship, what it means to be part of a WiM group and what our WiM aspirations are for the future. Learn more about Women in Mining South Africa here · Learn more about Women in Mining Argentina here · Connect with Nora · Connect with Briony · Connect with Petro · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts

Inspiring women to build a better world through mining
In this episode Petro and Raksha explain what WiMSA's updated purpose - 'inspiring women to build a better world through mining' means to them.
They outline WiMSA's focus areas for 2021 and provide a preview of what members can expect for the remainder of the year. Find out more about WiMSA and to become a member · Apply for our mentoring programme (closes 19 Feb 2021) · Connect with Raksha on LinkedIn · Connect with Petro on LinkedIn · Briony Liber Coaching

Inspiring women to build a better world through mining
In this episode Petro and Raksha explain what WiMSA's updated purpose - 'inspiring women to build a better world through mining' means to them.
They outline WiMSA's focus areas for 2021 and provide a preview of what members can expect for the remainder of the year. Find out more about WiMSA and to become a member · Apply for our mentoring programme (closes 19 Feb 2021) · Connect with Raksha on LinkedIn · Connect with Petro on LinkedIn · Briony Liber Coaching · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts

Digital Diaries Episode 4
Mbali Magudulela (Sibanye Stillwater)
Nola Xala (Sibanye Stillwater)
Lindy Scott (Lindy Scott Creations)
This episode wraps up WiMSA's women's month programme. We reflect on the Digital Diaries programme which took place every Thursday in August (2020). Since WiMSA's 2020 drive is FutureFIT, where F stands for Focussed, I stands for Inspired and T stands for Transformed, we hosted four evening events with the same themes (including Future).
The Digital Diaries series was sponsored by Sibanye Stillwater. WiMSA deputy chair (Petro du Pisani) speaks to Mbali and Nola from Sibanye Stillwater and Lindy Scott (fellow committee member and creative), who pulled together this amazing programme.
We talk about our highlights from the programme, supporting artists and creatives during the Covid-19 pandemic and how a focus on mental health provided the inspiration for putting the programme together. Thanks to our Sponsors Sibanye Stillwater · Lindy Scott · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts

Digital Diaries Episode 4
Mbali Magudulela (Sibanye Stillwater)
Nola Xala (Sibanye Stillwater)
Lindy Scott (Lindy Scott Creations)
This episode wraps up WiMSA's women's month programme. We reflect on the Digital Diaries programme which took place every Thursday in August (2020). Since WiMSA's 2020 drive is FutureFIT, where F stands for Focussed, I stands for Inspired and T stands for Transformed, we hosted four evening events with the same themes (including Future).
The Digital Diaries series was sponsored by Sibanye Stillwater. WiMSA deputy chair (Petro du Pisani) speaks to Mbali and Nola from Sibanye Stillwater and Lindy Scott (fellow committee member and creative), who pulled together this amazing programme.
We talk about our highlights from the programme, supporting artists and creatives during the Covid-19 pandemic and how a focus on mental health provided the inspiration for putting the programme together. Thanks to our Sponsors Sibanye Stillwater · Lindy Scott

Innovation
Dr. Gargi Mishra (Hatch | Senior Principal Digital Mine)
In this Episode Tendani Lukhaimane (WiMSA Regional Lead MP) talks about the Future with Dr. Gargi Mishra. Dr. Gargi is a geologist by profession who later transition into the space of Innovation. We explore her personal journey, discuss emerging technology trends, COVID-19 Impact as well as diversity and inclusivity. Connect with Gargi on LinkedIn · Connect with Tendani on LinkedIn

Innovation
Dr. Gargi Mishra (Hatch | Senior Principal Digital Mine)
In this Episode Tendani Lukhaimane (WiMSA Regional Lead MP) talks about the Future with Dr. Gargi Mishra. Dr. Gargi is a geologist by profession who later transition into the space of Innovation. We explore her personal journey, discuss emerging technology trends, COVID-19 Impact as well as diversity and inclusivity. Connect with Gargi on LinkedIn · Connect with Tendani on LinkedIn · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts