Mining Weekly reports that Neal Froneman, CEO of precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater, has announced the “tragic passing” of its South African gold operations executive VP Shadwick Bessit, who succumbed to Covid-19-related complications on 16 January.  

Extending his sincere condolences to Bessit’s family, friends and all his colleagues, Froneman noted that Bessit was an invaluable member of Sibanye-Stillwater’s leadership team.  Bessit joined Sibanye-Stillwater on its establishment in February 2013, after having joined Gold Fields in July 2012.  He was appointed as SA gold operations executive VP in February 2019.  He also held the positions of Kroondal and Rustenburg operations senior VP, and Kloof and Driefontein underground operations senior VP.  Sibanye has appointed SA gold operations technical services senior VP William Osae as interim domestic gold operations head to ensure operational continuity and the ongoing focus on safe production.  The Minerals Council SA also conveyed its condolences to Bessit’s family, friends and colleagues, saying he was a passionate and dedicated member of the council’s board and the CEO Zero Harm Forum.

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