Lepulane Bapela

Lepulane Bapela is an experienced metallurgical professional currently serving as a metallurgical foreman and technical official at Pan African Resources PLC, where responsibilities include ensuring the safe and effective operation of plant and smelt-house processes, as well as managing an intensive cyanide leach reactor. Previous positions include control room coordinator at THAKADU, where coordination of ion exchange circuits led to the production of pure nickel sulfate crystals, and a similar role at Pan African Resources PLC, managing various milling and processing operations. Lepulane also has experience as a laboratory assistant at Vaal University of Technology and as a trainee metallurgist at Pan African Resources PLC. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgical Engineering and a National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, complemented by a Higher National Certificate in Sciences from Florapark Comprehensive High School.