Tomas Aipanda has been elected as the interim chairperson of the Namibia branch of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM).
Aipanda, who possesses an Honors degree in Mining Engineering and has over 12 years of experience in open pit hard rock mining, currently leads and manages a team of 120 mine employees.
SAIMM is a professional body that has played a pivotal role in the dissemination of knowledge and expertise across Africa’s minerals sector, providing its members with local and international access to the latest technological developments in mining, metallurgical, and related fields.
“We want to encourage members to be engaged and participate in driving Namibia’s minerals sector forward. This is done through connecting industry professionals and providing forums where technical expertise and industry development can be discussed, like those provided by SAIMM,” Aipanda said.
