The Crucible - Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)
Episodes
30 years to Everest – Decisions, setbacks, and staying power | Dr Jeanette McGill
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring and deeply personal talk, Dr Jeanette McGill shares the 30-year journey behind her summit of Mount Everest — a dream that began as...
30 years to Everest – Decisions, setbacks, and staying power | Dr Jeannette McGill
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring and deeply personal talk, Dr Jeannette McGill shares the 30-year journey behind her summit of Mount Everest — a dream that began a...
Presidents In Conversation with Gary Lane & Elias Matinde
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Crucible, current SAIMM President Gary Lane sits down with Past President Dr. Elias Matinde to reflect on their persona...
Tackling Discrimination and Unconscious Bias in Hiring & Promotions
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crucible, Kabelo Rathobei (Researcher PhD Candidate | Luleå University of Technology) sits down with Boitumelo Nkomo, the Wome...
Tailings - how do we ensure we're doing it right?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crucible, Dr Kym Morton leads a powerful discussion on the evolving science, technology, and governance of tailings management....
Beyond Compliance | Re-imagining the SAIMM Diversity and Inclusion Committee
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Crucible unpacks the relaunch of the SAIMM Diversity & Inclusion Committee with Zohreh Fakhraei, Mark Munroe, Selma Matshego, Mari...
The Influence of the GISTM on South African Tailings Management and the SANS 10286
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crucible, host Adelle Coetzee speaks with renowned tailings expert Andrew Copeland about the critical alignment of South Africa...
SLO in Mining | Kabelo Rathobei and Alex Khumalo
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building Trust, Empowering Communities, and Securing the Social License. In this episode of The Crucible, host Kabelo Rathobei is joined by Alex Khum...
Hydrometallurgy of the Future | Buhle Xakalshe and Jochen Petersen
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world’s dependency on metals has become more evident with the growing demand for metals required to drive advancements in the technological and ...
South Africa and Carbon Tax | Erwee Lourens
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of The Crucible, former SAIMM President Zelmia Botha (Koketso Project & Commissioning Manager at Anglo American), sits down...
SAMREC Code and its impact on the Minerals Industry | Nicole Wansbury and Ken Lomberg
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicole Wansbury and Ken Lomberg delve into the South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Mi...
Leading Beyond Boundaries | Mark Munroe, Prelisha Singh, and Nomsa Mbere
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An open conversation on embracing challenges and thoughtful leadership. Listen in on this captivating conversation between Prelisha Singh, Mark Munro...
Mintek@90 | Roger Paul
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating 90 Years of Mintek's Legacy in Mining and Metallurgy. This episode of The Crucible the podcast celebrates Mintek's 90th anniversary and i...
Entrepreneurship and what it means to you | Tokyo Ndlela
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An insightful discussion on ownership, mining, and professional growth. In this episode of The Crucible podcast, SAIMM YPC Office Bearer, Connie Chi...
Productivity in the Minerals Industry | Arjen de Bruin Part 02
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A riveting discussion on the importance of leadership, culture, and people. Join SAIMM YPC Chairperson, Kondwani Banda and CEO of OIM Consulting, Arj...
Productivity in the Minerals Industry | Arjen de Bruin Part 01
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A riveting discussion on the importance of leadership, culture, and people. Join SAIMM YPC Chairperson, Kondwani Banda and CEO of OIM Consulting, Arj...
Presidents in Conversation | William Joughin
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, William Joughin, President of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) and Director of SRK Global talks to hos...
Rare Earths: Global Impact and Sustainability | Elmar Muller
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Elmar Muller, Executive Manager: Hydrometallurgy at Mintek, talks to host Zelmia Botha about Rare Earths and the global impact and...
The Value and Importance of Mentoring | Simone Naicker
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simone Naicker, a mining influencer and speaker and Senior Metallurgical Engineer at Exxaro Resources, shares her insights on mentors...
Range vs Specialisation: The Significance of Interdisciplinary Approaches | Dr Frank Crundwell
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Frank Crundwell (Founder of CM Solutions Metallurgical Consultancy and Laboratories) talks to host Nthati Monei on the topics of r...
Sampling and Blending | Richard Minnitt, Chris Robben, Martin Lischka & Terence Nkosi
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adapting sampling and blending methodologies to the changing environments. In the mining industry, we're witnessing a transition towards sustainable ...
Pyrometallurgy | Dr. Johan Zietsman
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Technologies in Pyrometallurgical Engineering. Zelmia Botha is joined in the SAIMM The Crucible studio by Dr Johan Zietsman. Dr Zietsman has work...
Creating a diverse and inclusive mining industry | Fatima Hayat
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Advocating for women in mining - the good, the bad, and the reality. Fatima Hayat joins Kabelo Rathobei in The SAIMM Crucible studio. Fatima is a Hu...
Conquering a male dominated industry | Nonkululeko Mabuza
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity and Inclusion in the minerals sector is an ongoing conversation. Nonkululeko Mabuza, as a woman in the mining industry, shares her experienc...
The extra S in ESGS | Gordon Smith
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In discussion with Professor Gordon Smith, we look at the Extra S in ESG. What is the extra S, and what does it stands for? What value does the additi...
Infrastructure and how it impacts Africa's Copper production | Steve Sackett
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Sackett, Director of SA Perspectives, joins Zelmia Botha in studio to discuss the impacts of infrastructure on Africa's copper production. Visit...
Infrastructure and how it impacts Africa's copper production | Freda Gordon
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zelmia Botha is joined by Freda Gordon, Director at Acuity Commodities, to talk about infrastructure and how it impacts Africa's copp...
The Fall of a Giant by Dr Ian Robinson
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Walker, anchor of The Reading Room, is in conversation with Dr Ian Robinson about his book The Fall of a Giant which looks at the history of t...
Your path to professional excellence - Insights from SAIMM's Presidents
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the present and past presidents of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) as they discuss the importance of joining prof...
Welcome to The Crucible with SAIMM
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 1886, gold was discovered in Johannesburg, but the ore became more pyritic, and mining slowed dramatically, since the gold could not be extrac...