Sibongile (Bongi) Ntsoelengoe

Executive Cluster Manager, Mining The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Sibongile Ntsoelengoe has over 15 years’ experience in the mining industry with a special focus on iron ore and base metal commodities. She has held various roles in the mining industry which have given her in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the sector. She has gained extensive experience in the development of integrated digital innovation strategy roadmaps across the mining value chain. Sibongile has also held several leadership roles where she has led highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams in the development, successful deployment, and successful adoption of appropriate innovation solutions across mining operations. She is currently the Executive cluster manager for future production mining at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). In her current role she continues to provide thought leadership in building diverse capabilities required to identify niche opportunity areas in support of a safe and sustainable mining industry as well as strategically building the mining innovation ecosystem.

Sibongile holds a Master of Business Administration from GIBS, University of Pretoria, BSc (Eng) Honours (Metallurgical Engineering), University of Pretoria and a BSc (Eng) in Metallurgy and Material Engineering. She has also acquired an Advanced Management Programme Certificate, University of Navarra, IESE Business School.

2024 Agenda Sessions

AI, Automation and the African Context

The costs and benefits to automation.
Should mid-tier miners automate in Africa?
Making Africa an attractive industry for AI investment.
Does Automation lead to job losses?

Tuesday 06 February 14:30 - 15:15 Innovators Stage

Tech and Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 14:30 02/06/2024 15:15 AI, Automation and the African Context

The costs and benefits to automation.
Should mid-tier miners automate in Africa?
Making Africa an attractive industry for AI investment.
Does Automation lead to job losses?

Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - How green are our key green minerals? (cobalt, lithium, nickel)

How green are our key green minerals? (cobalt, lithium, nickel)

What is the paradigm of a green mineral? Or – are green minerals really just a paradox?
How can we improve mining and processing green minerals in an environment-positive manner?
How are we ensuring mining waste is managed and stored responsibly?
Ultimately – can green minerals ever be truly green?
Unpacking key government’s green mineral strategies

Wednesday 07 February 10:00 - 10:45 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 10:00 02/07/2024 10:45 DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION - How green are our key green minerals? (cobalt, lithium, nickel) How green are our key green minerals? (cobalt, lithium, nickel)

What is the paradigm of a green mineral? Or – are green minerals really just a paradox?
How can we improve mining and processing green minerals in an environment-positive manner?
How are we ensuring mining waste is managed and stored responsibly?
Ultimately – can green minerals ever be truly green?
Unpacking key government’s green mineral strategies

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

New knowledge, new mining: the research and technology that drives innovation

Mining is innovating rapidly - because it must. With ever increasing demand for the minerals that make modern life possible as global populations rise and urbanise, the mining industry is faced by challenges on several fronts. Minerals are increasingly difficult to find and develop in a cost effective, safe and sustainable manner. Technological advancements offer green shoots of hope for more efficient, greener, and safer mining in the coming years, but the research, developing new approaches and implementing them in practice face challenges including the need for significant investment.

Thursday 08 February 10:20 - 11:00 Disruptors Stage

Young Leaders

Add to calendar 02/08/2024 10:20 02/08/2024 11:00 New knowledge, new mining: the research and technology that drives innovation

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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