Mfikeyi Makayi

Mfikeyi Makayi is a dedicated professional driving innovation and progress in the extractive and infrastructure industries, aiming to boost productivity, efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.

With a strong engineering background and extensive experience in various facets of the mining sector including production, processing, equipment maintenance, logistics, sales, safety, and risk management, Mfikeyi Makayi has honed a multifaceted skill set.

Certified to operate rotary percussion drills in challenging hard rock environments, he brings a hands-on approach to his work fostering operational excellence.

An advocate for sustainable economic development in Africa's mineral resource sector, he envisions leveraging his expertise to propel the region forward while generating prosperity for its inhabitants.

Mfikeyi Makayi holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mining Engineering from the University of Exeter's Camborne School of Mines, a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Environmental Engineering with a GPA of 3.1 from Old Dominion University, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from Old Dominion University.

Throughout his career, he has held pivotal roles at reputable organizations, serving as Country Manager & Director at Barloworld Equipment, Operations Manager at Barloworld Equipment, Assistant Operations Manager at Barloworld Equipment, Group Internal Audit Supervisor at First Quantum Minerals, Mining Engineer at First Quantum Minerals, Civil Works Supervisor at First Quantum Minerals, Geotechnical Engineer Intern at Fugro, and Staff Geotechnical Engineer at ECS Limited.