Patrick Boitumelo

Patrick Boitumelo is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the mining and resource sectors. Currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Morupule Coal Mine since October 2024 and Chief Operating Officer at Brazilian Nickel since September 2023, Patrick has demonstrated strategic leadership and operational oversight. Previous roles include Senior Vice President - Technical Services and Growth at Lundin Mining Corporation, Head of Atlantic Operations at Vale, and President and COO at Rio Tinto, showcasing a strong background in project management, engineering, and business strategy. Patrick holds a BEng Honors in Mineral Process Engineering from the University of Leeds, a Master's Degree in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa, and a diploma in Strategy Execution from Palladium.