Sibanye-Stillwater is pleased to extend its existing partnerships with tertiary institutions by a further three-years.

Sibanye-Stillwater has committed another R33-million (R16.5-million per Institution) to the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg for a three-year period from 2021. Image credit: Wits University

Sibanye-Stillwater has committed another R33-million (R16.5-million per Institution) to the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg for a three-year period from 2021. Image credit: Wits University

Sibanye-Stillwater has committed another R33-million (R16.5-million per Institution) to the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg for a three-year period from 2021. The virtual handover event can be viewed today at 14:00 CAT at: https://mg.co.za/focus-on-education-event/.

The primary aim of the company’s partnership is to assist both Universities to provide:

  • World class education, learning and development of graduates who will not only play a leading role in the Mining Industry, but will also launch the Industry into the 4th Industrial revolution
  • Increased research and innovation intensity to stay abreast of emerging technology themes and trends
  • Capital investment into facility expansion and maintenance in order to create infrastructure that is conducive and aligned to learning objectives

From 2014 to date, Sibanye-Stillwater has contributed a cumulative R75-million to these institutions. In addition, the company has also awarded 1 493 bursaries and provided 1 141 internships opportunities for graduates, since the group was formed in 2013.

Encouraging and in line with the group’s aim to advance Woman in Mining (WIM) initiatives, over 30% of Sibanye-Stillwater bursars and interns in 2020 were females, consistent with, and a notable start to achieving its goals of better representation within the organisation.

According to Sibanye-Stillwater CEO, Neal Froneman the mining industry is the flywheel of the South African economy. “Our investment does not only aim to ensure the mines of the future will be safer, but to build the pipeline of young talent needed to lead our industry into a bright future. The provision of high-quality education is a vital requirement if we are to grow the economy to address poverty and inequality. As a group, our core purpose is that – our mining improves lives – and as such we are committed to education and the development of the next generation of South African mining engineers,” says Froneman.