Speakers

With more than 30 years in the mining and geological sector, Noleen Pauls has built a career that spans government, mining, consulting and the global exploration industry – and a journey that has taken her from the field to senior leadership.

Noleen started her career with the Council for Geoscience in Mahikeng before moving into mining and exploration at Kalgold Mine. After nine years with Harmony Gold, she moved into consulting, where she has spent more than two decades working on multi-commodity mineral exploration and evaluation projects across Africa.

Her career has included working with The Mineral Corporation, the MSA Group and as an independent consultant, as well as serving as Principal Geoscientist, EMEA at IMDEX, where she led technical exploration activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Along the way, she has worked across commodities, countries and disciplines – from field geology and exploration to database management, mineral rights and regulatory processes.

Noleen is a Registered Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) with SACNASP and a Fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA), where she currently serves as President. She is also Chairperson of the Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) Board and a life member of the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals.