Angela List is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nguvu Mining Limited, a group of mining companies operating in West Africa including: Adamus Resources Limited, Northern Ashanti Mining Company Limited, Segala Mining Corporation, Samira Hill Gold Mine and Poura Resources Limited. She is responsible for balancing strategic vision with operational efficiency, ensuring that the company grows sustainably while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and adhering to regulatory requirements. Her leadership is characterized by focusing on innovation, diversity and community engagement.
Before becoming the CEO of Nguvu Mining Limited, she was the Executive Director of BCM Ghana Limited and BCM International Limited (BCM Group), both mining services companies which she was instrumental in growing from a very small business with little or no business in the counties of operation to a multinational business spanning over 7 countries and 3 continents. Angela has been a key figure in the industry for over 25 years, beginning her career with KPMG where she developed essential skills that laid her professional success. She successfully managed and executed significant projects like the Loulo Contract in Mali (now belonging to Barrick) and the largest iron ore mining operation in West Africa, Tonkolili in Sierra Leone.
Angela holds an MSc and an MBA from Manchester University and a BSc in Administration from University of Ghana respectively. She is also an Alumna of Harvard Business School.
She is currently the 2nd Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and was recently recognized as the Female CEO of the year at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit and Excellence Awards (2023), Best Mining Company (Adamus Resources Limited) Paa Grant Medals for Business Excellence (2023) and various awards including: Ghana Women’s awards, Women’s Choice Awards Africa, Corporate Leadership Excellence Awards and Swag Awards.
She is passionate about increasing women’s representation in the mining industry and encourages more women to venture into what has traditionally been a male dominated field.
Alex is the Group Human Resources & Administration Manager responsible for developing and executing HR strategies in the group’s talent management, performance management, succession planning and all strategic people and culture functions as well as providing guidance to the CEO on people issues. He is also responsible for a healthy workforce and workplace culture that helps maximize organizational efficiency and effectiveness within the Group.
Before joining the Nguvu Group he worked as the Regional Employee Relations Manager and previously as the Vice President and Head of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs for Gold Fields West Africa. Until then he was the HR/Admin Manager for MODEC Ghana, an Oil & Gas company responsible for operating and maintaining the FPSO KNK and Kufuor in Ghana. He has several years’ experience in Learning and Development, Performance Management and Employee Relations spanning several industries including Mining, Oil & Gas, Banking, and Academia.
Alex holds a double Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations from Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom and B. Ed Educational Psychology, University of Cape Coast. He also holds a Professional Executive Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PEM-ADR) from the Gamey & Gamey Academy of Mediation and a proud alumnus of Oxford University, United Kingdom in Executive Leadership.
He is a Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM), Leoron Institute, a member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management (CIHRM), Ghana and Institute of Directors (IoD), Ghana. Alex was recognized as Africa Top 50 HR Leader, in March 2022 at the Ghana Human Resources Innovations Awards. He was also recognized as an Exemplary HR Business Leader in 2023 by the National Governance and Business Leadership Award.
Kwadwo is the General Manager for Adamus Resources Limited. He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day mining operations, ensuring effectiveness, efficiencies in cost, safety and in accordance with best international industry practices as well as the Mining and Minerals Regulations of Ghana. He is also responsible for overseeing various mining projects, from exploration and development to production and closure, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Before joining Adamus Resources Limited, Kwadwo worked as the Mine Manager for Endeavor Mining Corporation (Burkina Mining Company, Riverstone Karma SA, Semafo Boungou Gold Operations, all of Burkina Faso; and Agbaou Gold Mine, Ivory Coast. His career trajectory at Endeavor Mining Corporation saw him rising through the ranks from Mine Planning Engineer, Senior Planning Engineer, and Mining Technical Service Manager. His career began as an Official Learner at Anglogold Ashanti, Obuasi where he obtained the underground Shift Boss certificate after which he joined the Mine Planning department of Goldfields, Tarkwa Mine. Kwadwo has accumulated over twenty years of experience in the mining industry, working in reputable organizations across West Africa.
Kwadwo is currently pursuing an Executive MBA with the University of Cumbria, UK. He holds an MSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology (UMAT), Tarkwa, Ghana, as well as a Certificate in Organizational Leadership and Management from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. He has a Mine Manager’s Certificate from the Inspectorate Division of the Mineral Commission of Ghana.
Kwadwo is also a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and has published a paper titled “A Geoeconomic Planning and Evaluation Model for Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana.
Nicol, with over 30 years of experience in the mineral processing industry, is the Group Processing and Metallurgy Manager. Nicol is responsible for process plant operations within the group as well as the strategies for the development/implementation of new process plants, existing process plants’ improvement to increase efficiency and reduce cost and ensure all processing and metallurgical activities comply with safety, health and environmental regulations. Nicol also has management responsibility for JB Precision, a machine shop for mostly heavy machinery and equipment.
Before joining the Nguvu Group he amassed extensive experience in the mining and metallurgy sector. Nicol was the Process Manager, Downstream, for Mining and Metals at Bechtel, United States of America. He also worked as the Director of Technical Services for Sixth Wave Innovation, USA as well as other reputable institutions including Barrick Goldstrike Limited and Anglogold Ashanti Company Limited.
Nicol holds an MSc. And BSc. Degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, as well as a Diploma Certificate in Management, IDPM Parts I & II from the Institute of Data Processing Management, UK.
Nicol’s expertise spans in LOM Capital Planning, Operation Business Analysis, Project and Operation Management.
Frederick is the general manager at the Tabakoto Mine of Segala Mining Corporation (SEMICO). He is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of mining activities, resource allocation and supervising mining projects.
Mr. Dziwornu has over fifteen years of experience in technical, managerial, and operational roles withing the mining industry. His expertise spans the management of underground and open-pit mines, focusing on improving productivity, safety and risk mitigation. He is highly skilled in business process optimization, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with industry policies and regulations.
Frederick holds a BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana and various certifications and licenses in Mine and Safety Management. He is currently pursuing his MBA in Strategic Management and Consulting at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), with an expected completion in 2025.
Frederick’s technical expertise, leadership skills and strong academic background make him an asset in managing both operational and strategic components of mining, ensuring sustainable and safe business practices. He has led strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing mine efficiency, building strong community relationships, and meeting production goals.
Kenneth Mpofu is the general manager for Société de Mines du Lipktako, Niger responsible for overseeing and managing of all aspects of gold mining and processing as well as ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. He is also responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve production targets, operational efficiency, cost reduction goals, providing leadership, managing and optimizing material and human resources.
Before his appointment as the General Manager Operations at Société de Mines du Lipktako in Niger, Kenneth worked as the General Manager Exploration and Development for Metallon Corporation. He is a highly qualified, multi-skilled mining professional with vast experience in mine management, exploration, and mining geology across three African countries: Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Niger.
Kenneth holds three master’s degrees: MSc Exploration Geology, University of Zimbabwe, MSc Engineering (Mining)-Mineral Resource Management, University of Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa, and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.
Kenneth has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry and is registered with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist with registration number 40016213 and a member of the GSSA with registration number 967631. He is known for his diligence, analytical skills, dependability, and resourcefulness.
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