Herman’s career includes roles government, research and consulting, and he has a wide perspective on the issues that affect mines and mineral development projects worldwide. Herman is a specialist in the areas of mine closure and mine rehabilitation with over 30 years of experience. Building on practical experience gained with mine rehabilitation projects in South Africa, he has advised on mine closure to governments, funding agencies and mining companies in South Africa, Argentina, Colombia, Georgia, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Egypt, amongst others. He is also deeply involved in environmental due diligence and ESG reporting across Africa for clients like VW, BMW, Barrick, Yangi Kon and Yildirim Group on mining projects in Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Namibia, Zimbabwe and elsewhere. Herman’s specific fields of interest are post-mining land use and the relationships of mines with their host communities.
