Ruben Els

Ruben Els is a Principal Mining Engineer at VBKOM, bringing over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, encompassing both open pit and underground operations. They have held various roles, including Planning Specialist at South32 and Senior Mining Engineer at VBKOM, after beginning their career as a Mining Graduate at BHP Billiton. An alumnus of the University of Pretoria, Ruben holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Engineering. Their expertise spans mine planning, scheduling, and economic evaluations, driven by a passion for enhancing mining operations and stakeholder benefits.