A metallurgist with over 30 years’ experience across South Africa and Australia, George has advanced through roles including Plant Manager, Concentrator Manager, and Production Manager at companies like De Beers, Newmont, and MMG. After successfully leading Bluestone’s Continuous Improvement function since 2024, George Rautenbach has been appointed Manager Maintenance. In this role, George is responsible for managing the planning and execution of all maintenance activities to safely deliver Bluestone’s annual production requirements in line with plan and budget. Building on his strong foundation in continuous improvement, he continues to champion safe production through values-based leadership, strategic clarity, and team development.