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EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Q . WHAT IS SIBANYE-STILLWATER ’ S STRATEGIC VISION ?

» We ’ re a multinational mining and metals processing group with a clear purpose : safeguarding global sustainability through our metals . We ’ re increasing our investment in green metals for the energy transition to reduce global warming . Our aim is to produce metals with strong environmental credentials .

This involves expanding secondary mining and recycling to complement our primary mining activities . Secondary mining refers to processing waste materials from previous mining operations , while recycling involves reprocessing end-of-life products . Our vision is to deliver superior shared value with high ESG responsibility .
Q . WHAT ARE MINING ’ S BIGGEST CHALLENGES ?

» One of our industry ’ s significant challenges is its negative reputation . Many stakeholders , especially young people , have concerns about mining ’ s environmental and social impacts . However , I believe this reputation isn ’ t entirely deserved , given how much our industry has transformed and modernised .

The clean-energy transition presents an opportunity to improve mining ’ s image . Critical metals are essential for this transition , putting mining in a potentially positive spotlight . As we decarbonise and adopt sustainable practices , we can prove our contribution to addressing climate change .
Q . HOW IS THE MINING INDUSTRY CHANGING ?

» Modern mining involves extracting resources to create opportunities across the value chain . This includes sharing value with communities , governments , and civil society . Stewardship of metals through secondary mining and recycling is crucial .

The world is becoming less global and more polarised , particularly regarding minerals value chains . Mining companies may play a leading role in determining where metals go , a significant new responsibility . Positioning within the right ecosystems is crucial for success in this changing landscape .
Q . HOW IS TALENT RECRUITMENT CHANGING ?

» We face regional difficulties in accessing skills , particularly in North America . In Montana , for example , there were up to three job openings for every unemployed person . However , at Sibanye-Stillwater , we generally attract talent due to our dynamic strategy and appealing purpose .

To attract young people , our industry must evolve to become more ‘ bionic ’. This means implementing technology to make work easier across age ranges . Artificial intelligence ( AI ), digital data , and automation can make people more effective and remove routine tasks from work .
Q . WHAT IS YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE ?

» I describe myself as a ‘ chief enabling officer ’. I believe in surrounding myself

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