Five Top African Female Entrepreneurs in Mining & Mineral Resources (Gold, Diamonds, Oil, Gas, Coal, Copper, Cobalt, Lithium)

Bridgette Radebe (South Africa)
As South Africa’s first black female mining entrepreneur, Radebe founded Mmakau Mining, which has interests in platinum, coal, chrome, and gold. She has been instrumental in shaping South Africa’s mining policies and is a member of the BRICS Business Council.
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi (South Africa)
Known as the “iron lady” of manganese, Mashile-Nkosi is the executive chairperson of Kalagadi Manganese, a company involved in manganese exploration and production in South Africa’s Kalahari Basin.
Lindiwe Nakedi
A South African entrepreneur, Nakedi owns and manages Gubhani Exploration, a 100% Black-female-owned surface diamond drilling company. She is recognized for her contributions to the mining sector and her efforts to empower women within the industry.
Tigui Camara (Guinea)
Transitioning from a successful modeling career, Camara became one of Africa’s youngest mining entrepreneurs. She is the CEO of Tigui Mining Group, focusing on gold and diamond extraction in West Africa.
Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa
Serving as the CEO of Exxaro Resources since August 2022, Dr. Tsengwa leads one of South Africa’s prominent diversified mining companies, primarily known for its coal production and growing interests in renewable energy.