Frederik Van Niekerk

Seasoned Mining Director / GM

Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa

About

Frederik Van Niekerk has a robust career spanning nearly three decades in the mining sector, Frederik demonstrates extensive expertise in mining operations, project management, drilling, blasting, and earthmoving across various commodities including coal, platinum, zinc, iron, manganese, gold, diamonds, anthracite, and copper.

Experience

  • Head of Operations at Akshar Mining Services
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Lead mining operations with accountability for safe production delivery, cost control, contractor performance, operational reporting and client interface.

  • Head of Mining at Akshar Mining
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Ikh Gobi Energy LLC (1 yr 2 mos)
    • Mining Director of Operations
      Apr 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Reported to the CEO and board on mining P&L, cost per tonne / cost per ounce, OPEX vs budget, CAPEX execution and operational performance.

    • Mining Operations Director
      Apr 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr

  • General Manager at TAU Mining
    Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led mining operations with responsibility for production, safety, budgets, contractor performance, strategic growth, OPEX/CAPEX, cost per tonne and productivity improvement.

  • HOD Mining Operations at INTER-MINING SERVICES (IMS)
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos