EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
with good people and working in a team environment . My role is to support , guide , and liberate top performers to realise their value in support of our corporate purpose and strategy .
Empowerment is crucial , but consensus isn ’ t always possible . As CEO , I recognise when to make decisive calls . I emphasise the importance of developing strategy together and fostering a resilient team that can address continuous change .
WHAT TECHNOLOGIES ARE IMPORTANT FOR MINING ’ S FUTURE ?
» At Sibanye-Stillwater , we ’ re exploring new ways to use data . With the equivalent of 3,000 factories underground and over 70,000 employees , we generate vast amounts of data .
We ’ ve funded DigiMine , a digital laboratory at a South African university , to use AI for data assessment . Gridscale storage is becoming critical for a clean-energy economy . While lithiumion batteries are the current benchmark , we see potential in vanadium redox flow batteries and molten-salt batteries . These technologies offer longer duration storage capabilities . Nuclear energy , particularly small modular reactors , is another area of interest for us .
WHAT WILL SIBANYE-STILLWATER LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE ?
» In 10-15 years , we aim to be uniquely positioned in the critical-metals space . These metals could provide a competitive advantage to build a large energy-solutions business .
This aligns with our concept of pandemic resilience and antifragility , which refers to systems that gain strength from disorder or volatility .
I emphasise the importance of a responsible approach and a strong
16 November 2024