50 Seconds with a GM ...

General Manager of Union Section Anglo Platinum

William Taylor

Your background?

Started in the Mining Industry in 1986,
as a Rand Mines Learner Official. I
worked for Durban Roodepoort Deep,
ERPM, Harmony Gold. Also spent
time at Durban Navigation Collieries
and joined Anglo Platinum in 2001.

Your major achievement thus far?

7.8 Million FFS – New SA industry record a world record.

Where do you see SA mining in a year's time?

The safest it has ever been, but financially under pressure.

What is your secret for success?

To learn from others what you can and to invent or do what needs to be done.

If you had to choose another job?

Teacher.

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