
In the third episode of TDi’s Mining Indaba pre-event podcast series, TDi CEO Assheton Stewart Carter talks to four representatives from different parts of the mining industry, who will all be speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, on prioritising health and safety.
The panelists are:
Thuthula Balfour M.Inst.D, Coach, Head – Health and the Lead on Women in Mining, Minerals Council South Africa
Georgette B. Sakyi-Addo, President, Women In Mining Ghana
Paule France Ndessomin, Regional Secretary, IndustriALL Global Union
Penny Munkawa, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, International Labour Organization (ILO)
The speakers discuss whether zero harm is a reality, some of the hidden costs of safety neglect and how the needs of African mining communities are being and can be prioritised.

Exxaro has reported a resilient H2 performance, with CEO Ben Magara pointing to operational discipline, cash generation and a diversified portfolio as key strengths in navigating a volatile economic environment.

Sibanye-Stillwater says the legacy of Marikana must be measured through trust, dignity and shared economic opportunity.

Thungela sold 7.4 Mt into the export market during H1,26, including 600,000 t of third-party coal. Export sales exceeded production, with the company able to leverage additional rail allocation opportunities alongside an improvement in Transnet Freight Rail's performance.