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Tania Pienaar

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Director at Tailing Technology
📍 Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa

Tania Pienaar is a Director at Tailing Technology with over 20 years of experience in mineral processing, specializing in PGM recovery from tailings. A recognized industry figure, she was a finalist for the Top Women Business Leader of the Year in 2023. She holds an MBA and completed a Global Executive Development Program.

Outside of her executive role, Tania is a dedicated long-distance runner, frequently participating in ultra-marathons like the 56km Two Oceans. As a mother and active member of her local running club, she balances a demanding career with a passion for endurance sports and personal wellness, also championing causes like breast cancer awareness.

Unique fact: Her company, Tailing Technology, specializes in turning mining waste into value by recovering precious metals from tailings.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa
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PGM Recovery
Her entire career, current role at Tailing Technology, and recent attendance at the International PGM Conference are focused on recovering Platinum Group Metals from tailings.
Mining Innovation
She champions technology-driven performance and the adoption of high-efficiency flotation systems to improve recovery from low-grade sources, turning waste into a resource.
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Career

Work history

6-2004
Director
Tailing Technology
1-2002 - 5-2004
Operations Manager
Impala Platinum
9-1996 - 12-2001
Weekend Manager
Woolworths
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Education
5-2021 - 4-2022
Global Executive Development Program
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
2006 - 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
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