Kate Du Preez

Principle, DMC Mining Advisory

Kate du Preez started her career in South Africa’s underground coal mines, holding statutory operational roles before transitioning into a career that has included regulatory and executive leadership. She served as Queensland’s Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health and has held executive roles with a major mining company, with responsibilities spanning ESG, risk management, corporate affairs, communications, and regulatory reform. This dual perspective, as both a regulator and operational leader, has given Kate rare exposure to safety governance from multiple perspectives and enables her to provide practical recommendations in complex operating environments. Kate is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM) and received AusIMM’s Julius Kruttschnitt Award in recognition of her contribution to the resources industry. As a miner herself, she is a values-driven leader, deeply committed to the resources sector and a strong advocate for mining safety and health.

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As company directors and senior executives, do we ask the right questions of our management teams on health and safety?