About Us

About Us

Buono Mining is a fully integrated, turnkey mining company headquartered in South Africa, specializing in the production and supply of various commodities sourced from multiple African countries. Our company has established a reputation as a reliable and stable partner within the small mining sector. Through strategic partnerships and an extensive network, we are able to provide our clients with high-quality chrome in the required quantities.

As a key player in the mining industry, a sector that contributes billions of rands to the South African economy and creates employment and business opportunities for low-income households along the value chain, we are committed to making a positive impact.

Our mission is to build a leading, black-owned mining company with a global footprint, expanding into key markets such as the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Australia, among others.

Thandeka Nene

Group Founder & CEO

Buono Mining is led by Thandeka Nene, a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience heading her own group of companies. Throughout her career, she has earned several prestigious awards for her contributions to the construction industry, where she has been a prominent figure for over a decade, recognized as a trailblazer for black women in leadership. In addition to her construction background.

Thandeka has extensive expertise in the alternative finance industry, with a focus on alternative wealth management, project finance, and trade services. Expanding her portfolio, she has entered the mining sector, leveraging her diverse experience to establish a leading presence in this competitive industry.

Thandeka holds qualifications in engineering and management, complemented by a Master of Arts in Leadership, which further strengthens her ability to drive Buono Mining’s growth and success.