Modern Mining August 2025

WOMEN IN MINING

Puledi Mahwiliri contributes to Multotec cyclones project Puledi Mahwiliri is a Process Manager at Multotec, where she partners with clients to drive continuous plant optimisation through delivering customised mineral processing solutions that serve the complex demands of the mining industry. S he was born in Polokwane and her curiosity about how things work, combined with a natural problem-solving instinct, inspired her to pursue a career in engineering. She

went on to obtain a BSc Honours in Metallurgy, a qualification that laid the foundation for a rewarding career in mineral processing. “I’ve always loved STEM subjects, and I knew I wanted to work in a field where I could solve real-world challenges and make a tangible impact,” she explains. Among her proudest achievements is her contribution to a Multotec cyclones project, which was a major undertaking involving exceptionally high flow rates and large cyclone clusters. Even after splitting the flows for manageability, the clusters remained extensive. Mahwiliri and her team

Puledi Mahwiliri is a Process Manager at Multotec.

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