BANZI GIYOSE. A FEARLESS, DARING AND CALCULATED MAN AT THE HELM OF BG GLOBAL AND ITS VARIOUS INVESTMENTS
bold
knowledgable
focused
dedicated
PAVING THE WAY TOWARDS LEGACY
Meet Banzi, a titan of industry, a visionary leader, and a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from the vibrant landscape of South Africa, Banzi is not just a businessman—he’s a powerhouse of innovation, resilience, and unyielding determination.
With a pedigree that speaks volumes, Banzi boasts unparalleled expertise in the intricate realms of resource finance, contract mining, and commodity exports. His mastery extends across a dazzling array of minerals—from the fiery depths of coal to the gleaming riches of copper, chrome, and beyond. But Banzi doesn’t stop there. He’s a trailblazer in the exploration of rare earth elements, magnetite, vanadium, and lithium, as well as the timeless allure of base metals.
But Banzi’s brilliance doesn’t end with the earth’s bounty. No, he’s also a maestro of corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions, navigating the labyrinthine landscape of commerce with finesse and flair. His strategic prowess knows no bounds, as he orchestrates game-changing deals across a myriad of sectors, shaping the very fabric of industry.
As co-founder, and Vice President of BG Global. Banzi has forged an empire that knows no borders, transcending continents and reshaping the global investment landscape. As Chairman of BG Global USA, Giyose stands at the helm of a diversified international investment firm, with outposts in the bustling metropolises of Johannesburg, New York City, and the sun-kissed shores of Los Angeles, California.
Banzi’s journey is one of audacity, ambition, and unrelenting tenacity—a testament to the power of vision and the boundless potential of human ingenuity. So, brace yourself, for the saga of Banzi Giyose is only just getting started. It’s a story of triumph against adversity, of dreams turned into reality, and of a legacy that will echo through the annals of history.
DESTINY
PIECING
TOGETHER
BANZI GIYOSE
journey & accolades
Entrepreneur & Author
An international businessman, author & mining entrepreneur that possesses world-class expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Private Equity, Finance, Contract Mining, Mineral Exports & Exploration of Coal, and other rare earth minerals.
Co-Founder & VP of BG Global
Giyose is Co-Founder & VP of BG Global (Est.2010), a Chairman of BG Global USA/UAE (Est.2021), an unlisted, mid-cap international investment firm with offices in Johannesburg (RSA), New York City, Los Angeles: California, (USA) & Dubai (Middle-East)
PROMINENT DIRECTOR
He’s a director of companies in SA, USA, London, and has led exploration programs in several mining firms.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
He’s led several resource development projects in various mining firms, namely, Lephalale Coal & Power, Dedicoal, BG Coal, BG Metal Alloys and a Victoria Falls Stock Exchange listing (“ VFSE”) of African Myth Gold Mines, (Zimbabwe).
Mnotho Coal
He’s Chairman & Director of Mnotho Coal, a mining, processor & exporter of various qualities of coal, breathing life into critical infrustructure and industry.
USS
He’s Director of Underground Support Solutions (USS) a a complimentary service provider, critical to mining infrustructure and industry.
BG MINES
He’s a director of BG Mines, a powerhouse in the mining industry, is a wholly owned subsidiary of BG Global and a majority stakeholder in Mnotho Coal (Pty) Limited.
BG ENERGY
He’s director of BG Energy (Est.2019),a majority black-owned firm that’s currently developing a 10-200 Megawatt modular waste coal-to-energy pyrolysis clean energy power plant in Mpumalanga, RSA.
STRATA WORLDWIDE
He’s director of Strata Worldwide, a USA registered (Est.1992) firm with offices across USA, Australia, Canada, Asia, & RSA.
MCS
He’s Chairman & Director of MCS,an Australian registered (Est.1988) underground & surface technology firm for mining and industrial sector located in Brisbane (Australia) & Johannesburg, RSA.
ISAMBANE
He’s the Chairman & Director at Isambane Mining (Est.2005), a contract mining & processing firm on Coal, Iron-ore, Manganese, Gold & PGM’s.
PIONEER DRILL & BLAST
Banzi holds a director seat at Pioneer Drill and Blast, as BG Global maintains a 30% equity share in the innovative powerhouse poised to be a leader in complimentary mining services.
UMSEBENZI CAPITAL
He’s director of Umsebenzi Capital, a black-controlled credit finance firm, accredited by the RSA National Credit Regulator (NCRCP17649) for SMME financing.
REPRO SIGNS
He’s director of Repro Signs, (Est.1990) a three-decade design, manufacturer & installer of turn-key signage solutions on Road Signs, Safety Signs & Mining Signs.
CRATOS INSTITUTIONAL
He’s director of Cratos Institutional (Est.2014),a broker-member of the JSE and the Abu Dhabi Carbon Exchange, focused on carbon credits, carbon financing, brokerage & advisory.
BG METALS
BG Met Alloys is an company formed early 2017 under the laws of South Africa. BG Metals is a 100% black-owned mineral asset holding firm with two base metals exploration projects situated in the Limpopo province, South Africa.
ERGO
He’s a member of Ergo’s Global Network of Experts situated in New York City.
COALTECH
Hes a member of Coaltech, a company who’s main focus is the application of research findings and technology for the mining sector
PROVIDENCE
A steadfast Non-Profit that focuses on philanthropical initiatives and provision of free sanitary goods for young women and community initiatives.
LEGACY FOUNDATION
He is the Founder and Director of the social movement “BG Legacy Foundation” one that is founded by love, passion and religion to assist those less fortunate with the means to achieve a brighter, fairer future.
MINERALS COUNCIL RSA
He is a member of the Minerals Council Of South Africa, an orginization that supports and promotes the South African mining industry. The Minerals Council serves its members and promotes their interests by providing strategic support and advisory input.
MASIMONG
Previously, he served on the board and investment committee of Masimong Group, a diversified investment firm with interests in Mining, Energy, Agri, Financial Services and Industrial sector across multi-jurisdictions in United Kingdom, Europe and the Republic of South Africa.
MASIMONG MINERALS
He was previously Managing Director of Masimong Minerals in 2013, a minerals processing and beneficiation firm in SA.
LIVIERO GROUP
Between 2015 to 2017, he also served as a director, responsible for capital raising and mining at Liviero Group., a multi disciplinary contract mining and construction firm.
GOOD EARTH POWER
He was CEO at Good Earth Power, a Middle-East-Orman based firm focused in clean energy, in 2008 worked as an analyst covering US Financials at Ipreo, a Canadian based capital markets firm.
WORLD CLASS KNOWLEDGE
Giyose holds a Masters degree in Marketing & Economics (M.Tech), 2014 from Tshwane University of Technology.
He also holds a Summa Cum-Laude in Investment Management (2025) from University of Cape Town (UCT)
OVERSEERS OF INVESTMENTS
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Mr. Robert Seale CA(SA)
BG Capital
BG Global -
Ms. Christina Malgas
BG Gas
BG Global -
Mr. Andy Johnson
BG Metal Alloys
BG Coal -
Dr. Juan Chang
BG Capital
BG Global -
G .Van Der Merwe CA(SA)
Umsebenzi Capital
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Gary Smith
MCS
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Jaap Beyers
Pioneer Drill and Blast
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Mr. Shonani Maluleke
BG Mines
BG Global -
Mr. Johannes Jordaan CA(SA)
BG Financial Solutions
BG Group Services -
Mrs. Lerato Hlongwane
BG Global Metals
BG Metal Alloys -
Mr. Christiaan Jansen Van Rensburg
Repro Signs
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Owen Motero
Cratos Institutional
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Johan Venter
Isambane Mining
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Lance Bloch
Zinakekele consulting
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Leigh-Anne Botha
Underground Support Solutions

