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 30:33: Outro Investec Focus Radio SA