Mustak Ally Head of Skills Development, Minerals Council South Africa, leads strategic skills development initiatives that advance transformation, and ensure a future-ready workforce. In this exclusive #MI26 interview, he shares his perspective on one of the sector’s most urgent questions: “Tech is ready, is your workforce?” As a panellist in the Technology & Innovation Hub, he discusses how upskilling, inclusive talent pipelines, and collaboration across education, government, and industry can

André Lourens, Economist at the Minerals Council South Africa and moderator of the Young Professionals session, reflected on the powerful dialogue unpacking mining’s biggest challenges. Joined by Dr Pontsho Twala, Director of the Wits Mining Institute, the discussion explored the intersection of research, economics, and industry reform, and how data driven insights can shape smarter, more sustainable decisions for the sector. ▶️ Visit the spotlight page: https://ow.ly/wYoE50YeaKK #MiningIndaba20