S3E011 Engineering the Human Element: Dr Josh Goveia on Mining, Growth and Leadership

About this episode

Empie Strydom interviews Dr. Josh Goveia about leadership in mining and the importance of blending technical skills with empathy and curiosity.

In this episode of MineWarp, Empie Strydom talks with Dr. Josh Goveia, Acting Manager for Tailing Storage and Water Dams at First Quantum Minerals, about what it really means to lead through learning.From his early days as an academic to taking on real-world engineering challenges in Zambia, Josh shares how the best leaders blend technical excellence with empathy, curiosity, and courage. He reflects on the moments that tested his resilience, how he approaches problem-solving as both a scientist and a human being, and why leadership in mining isn’t about control — it’s about connection.If you’ve ever wondered how culture and mindset shape engineering outcomes, this episode will resonate deeply.#minewarp #miningtechnology #mininginnovation #digitaltransformation

People in this episode

Host: Empie Strydom

Guest: Dr. Josh Goveia

Topics covered

• leadership
• mining
• engineering
• growth
• culture
• mindset

Keywords

• leadership
• mining
• engineering challenges
• empathy
• problem-solving
• resilience
• culture
• mindset

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: First Quantum Minerals

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