Mining haul truck at an open-pit operation

Executive leadership team

Engineering, finance, business strategy and legal expertise, working as one team.

Mrs. Arminda Phuti

Managing Director

Mrs. Phuti provides strategic leadership across business development, corporate governance, operations and long-term growth.

She is an accomplished finance and business executive with extensive experience in strategic management, financial administration, project management and organisational leadership across the public and private sectors. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Cost Management and Accounting, a Bachelor of Project Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

She leads the company’s strategic vision, strengthens relationships with clients and industry partners, and ensures the delivery of quality mining solutions that meet international standards.

Mr. Andy Thys

Director: Engineering and Technical Services

A qualified mechanical engineer, Mr. Thys brings extensive experience in mining engineering, equipment maintenance, technical support and operational efficiency.

Through LA Engineering he has built a strong reputation for reliable engineering services, quality workmanship and customer-focused solutions to the mining industry.

At LASHA he leads engineering operations, product selection, equipment support and quality assurance.

Ms. Rachel Kambinda

Director: Business Development and Innovation

An accomplished entrepreneur with expertise in information and communication technology (ICT), digital business development and strategic growth, Ms. Kambinda drives the company’s expansion and market positioning.

She leads business development, strategic partnerships, customer relationship management and digital transformation, using technology to improve operational efficiency and open new opportunities in the mining sector.

Collective leadership strength

Our leadership combines engineering excellence, financial expertise, business strategy and entrepreneurial innovation.

Together, the directors give the company the capability to deliver integrated mining solutions while holding high standards of corporate governance, operational excellence and customer service. Their shared goal is a resilient, trusted, proudly South African enterprise that contributes to the mining industry, local communities and the development of the Northern Cape and the wider Southern African region.

Governance structure

How responsibilities are organised across the business.

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