Clementine Mokoto, CEO of EBJ Holdings, has built a leadership journey in the mining sector defined by both business success and meaningful social impact. Reflecting on her approach, she says, “Leadership is not just about decisions taken in the boardroom but about the impact those decisions have on people’s lives.”

For Mokoto, mining goes beyond production and profit. It is about uplifting and protecting communities surrounding mining operations. Recognition by Mining Review Africa as one of the Mining Elites in Africa 2025 affirmed her commitment to a community-driven leadership style.

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Her approach is grounded in the values of integrity, service, and accountability. Mokoto leads with empathy and a long-term vision, ensuring that business objectives never overshadow ethical considerations.

This philosophy extends to grassroots initiatives, including distributing shoes to children who walk long distances to school and providing sanitary pads to young girls—small acts with life-changing impact that help children stay in school and preserve dignity.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not optional for Mokoto but a moral and strategic imperative. “Mining companies must acknowledge their impact and contribute to community resilience,” she explains. Through investments in education, healthcare, and youth empowerment, she fosters trust between companies and the communities they serve.

Education is a particular passion, inspired by initiatives like the Kgosana Koketso Rakhudu Excellence Awards, which celebrate academic achievement and inspire young leaders in mining communities. Mokoto envisions a future where these communities produce top engineers, scientists, and industry leaders.

A champion for women in mining, Mokoto’s Women’s Day speech at the Shaka’s Women’s Conference encouraged women to claim their rightful place at the table and become architects of change. Her message underscores the vital role women play in shaping a more inclusive, ethical, and sustainable mining sector.

Through her leadership, Mokoto proves that mining can be profitable, ethical, and transformative—showing that even modest acts of kindness and empowerment can create lasting community impact.