Investec Minds Ep 4: Chris Griffith on leading mining through crisis

In conversation with Head of Investec Equity Research Nkateko Mathonsi, former Gold Fields CEO Chris Griffith reflects on the high-stakes decisions that shaped his mining career, from investing through downturns to balancing business survival with its human cost.

In this episode:

00:00: Introduction

01:08: A $1bn ambition for Africa

02:28: From miner to CEO

05:31: Defending mining rights and the rule of law

13:43: The human cost of restructuring

20:48: Yamana: A question of timing

25:07: Balancing growth and shareholder returns

27:38: The people behind an illustrious career

29:42: Doing right when it matters

30:10: Quick-fire questions