Patience Mpofu

Dr Mpofu is an award-winning mining executive with +15 years of experience of cross-functional resources industry experience. As a previous Vice President of a leading ASX listed mining company, Dr Mpofu led multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated sustainability strategies that drove business results, reduced risk, and improved the company's reputation. He has strong ESG leadership experience across a broad range of roles including devising global commercial strategies to create value. As a metallurgist by training, her technical proficiency underpins her comprehensive understanding of the mining sector. Currently, as CEO and Principal Consultant of Insight Mining Experts (IME), Dr. Mpofu offers unparalleled insights into global mining trends, risks, and ESG practices, especially in the context of energy transition.