Emil Burger (Pr.Sci.Nat.) currently serves as Exploration Manager at Implats, a position held since September 2023, overseeing all surface exploration activities, managing budgets, and developing exploration business plans. Prior to this role, Emil was the Exploration Manager at Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd from January 2015 to September 2023, and held multiple positions within the same company, including Senior Geologist, Section Geologist, and Graduate Geologist. Emil has also worked as an Operations Associate at Stellenbosch Pools and completed internships at Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd and BPD Civils. Emil's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Geology, a Master of Business Administration, and various certifications in business analysis and project management from prominent universities in South Africa.