These are industry influencers who are innovative in their leadership approaches and strategies to improve the greater mining and minerals value chains on a regional level. These leaders are contributing to the progress of mining, or are taking the role of facilitator in advancing the industry through their contributions to legislation in any country in Africa. They are a reflection of responsible corporate citizens and may be the contributing factor to helping a mining operation secure finance. Through their position they are setting benchmarks in their fields. Nominated leaders can include executives and directors in management positions, mine and general managers, environmental and safety experts, women influencers (in the board room and at the coal face), project design and developers, engineers, technology and innovation drivers, OEM revolutionists, legislation and finance specialists.