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CREDIT : SIBANYESTILLWATER

“ We ’ re not just a mining company anymore ; we provide solutions ”

Tailings hydro mining SA company culture . I take pride in Sibanye- Stillwater ’ s commitment to doing what ’ s right and find daily inspiration in our work . Our future success will be built on this foundation of ethical , sustainable practices .
HOW DO YOU VIEW AFRICA ’ S ROLE IN THE MINING INDUSTRY ?

» Africa is a significant untapped source of metals that are in short supply for the future clean-energy economy . The western world needs to cultivate strong trade agreements with African countries to secure credible supply while advancing Africa ’ s growth as an underdeveloped continent .

At Sibanye-Stillwater , we ’ re leveraging our African heritage while also positioning ourselves to deliver critical metals in North America and Europe . This global approach allows us to support the world in dealing with climate change while contributing to economic development in various regions .
WHAT ’ S YOUR APPROACH TO INNOVATION IN MINING ?

» Innovation is at the core of our strategy . We ’ ve built our strategic foundation on what we call our iCARES values : innovation , commitment , accountability , respect , enabling , and safety . These values drive our approach to every aspect of our business .

We ’ re not just a mining company anymore . We ’ re providing solutions . But you don ’ t achieve those positions by being average . It comes back to what I learned at a young age : you ’ re not going to get everything right , so if you ’ re going to fail , fail quickly . That ’ s innovation .
Neal Froneman was talking to McKinsey , as part of its Insights series .
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