"On behalf of the Board and executives, I am pleased to welcome our first official enterprise development (ED) partner. Its record on empowerment of women, ED, corporate social investment and safety, health and environment speaks for itself," said WiMBIZ, SA chair and acting CEO Khosi Sibisi.

Rosond's MD Ricardo Ribeiro is an Advisory Board member and is creating great value through his knowledge of the industry, networks, and valuable strategic input. In addition, Rosond recently concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two WiMBIZ members as part of its enterprise development initiatives in exploration drilling. "We envisage more opportunities for our members through Rosond and its partnerships and networks," says Sibisi.

"Innovation is at the heart of Rosond. This has fuelled my interest in the role that women play in the mining sector and the value that they bring, allowing us to create significant opportunities for women's increased involvement. Relying on our capacity for finding creative solutions, we are developing groundbreaking applications, from a commercial and technological perspective, that make a difference in the lives of women," adds Ribeiro.