Pemberai Sithole is a Mining Engineer by profession and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mining Engineering at the University of Zimbabwe. He has industry experience from RioZim Renco Mine and he also serves as a Teaching Assistant at Gwanda State University. He is a sitting Council member of SAIMM Zimbabwe Branch and an Associate member of AusIMM. His role as a Masters Research Assistant involves conducting desktop research, writing literature reviews, and multi-stakeholder mapping exercises. Pemberai’s research interests cover sustainable mining practices through embracing technology and innovation.