Taona Magudu

Taona Magudu is an experienced professional in the mining and metallurgical sectors, currently serving as a Process Manager and Technical Plant Superintendent at Barrick Gold Corporation since April 2010. Key responsibilities include developing OPEX and CAPEX budgets, production planning, and enhancing performance through collaboration with various departments. Prior to Barrick Gold, Taona worked as a Metallurgist at Zimbabwe Platinum Mines, focusing on concentrator plant operations and process optimization. Early career experience includes a trainee position at Wankie Colliery. Educational achievements include an MBA from the University of Birmingham, an Advanced Diploma in Business Project Management from the University of Cape Town, a Business Accounting certificate from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and a B.Eng (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe.