Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has appointed Bayanda Mncwango as Managing Director, effective October 2026. Bayanda returns to RBM having previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) from 2019 to 2022.
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Operations led by Bayanda
During this time, the new MD has led operations across the full value chain, including mining, processing and logistics, with responsibility for performance of safe operations, technical development and long-term strategic planning.
He started his career at Anglo American’s Platinum division before joining Rio Tinto in 2019 and brings 25 years of mining experience spanning platinum, heavy minerals and copper. He rejoins the business from Glencore Copper in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he served as COO and Director of Operations for Kamoto Copper Company before taking on a regional leadership role.
He brings 25 years of mining experience across platinum, heavy minerals, and copper.
Enterprise Development and Community Partnerships
Sophie Bergeron Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium Managing Director said: “Bayanda rejoins RBM at an important time as we advance the Zulti South project, our decarbonisation programme and the ongoing investment in local procurement, enterprise development and community partnerships.
“I would like to sincerely thank Wilhemina Ngcobo who has ably served as Acting Managing Director since July. She has maintained a strong focus on safety, operational performance and partnership and will continue to work with him as she resumes her role as COO.”
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