History of Overlooked
Founded in 2016, Overlooked Group has grown into a six-mine resources company — building on coal operations whose roots reach back decades, while steadily expanding capacity, ownership and a just transition toward the green economy. We entered the coal mining industry with the acquisition of Overlooked Colliery, initially producing just 80,000 tons of ROM per month. Today, a decade later, we proudly produce 800,000 tons per month, managing six collieries and six plants across our operations.
1995 – 2011
Deep operational roots
First coal at Forzando North (1995), Dorstfontein West operations from 1997, Forzando South from 2006, and Dorstfontein East open-cast from 2011 — the legacy assets that would form the Group..
2016
Overlooked Group founded
Established as a proudly South African, 100% black-owned diversified resources company, with Overlooked Colliery launched as an open-cast operation near Bethal.
2019
Going underground & full production
Overlooked Colliery transitions to an underground operation, while Dorstfontein West reaches full production with three continuous-miner sections.
2020 – 2021
Expanding the resource base
Dorstfontein East’s Pit 1 NW-Extension commences (2020); Bochobela transitions underground and the Group strengthens its executive leadership (2021).
2022
SiyaThuthuka launched
Our Enterprise & Supplier Development programme is launched to grow SMMEs in our host communities — value beyond compliance.
Seasoned leadership, real-time solutions.
A wealth of highly qualified executives with extensive experience in mineral exploration, mining houses, consulting, strategy and governance — guided by a commitment to sound governance and responsible corporate citizenship.
Ontiretse Mathews Senosi
Group Chief Executive Officer
An accomplished mining engineer (University of the Witwatersrand) with over 15 years in the coal industry and a seasoned entrepreneur.. His vision is to develop future African leaders and craft black excellence.
Luyanda Mngadi
Group Chief Financial Officer
A Chartered Accountant who joined in August 2021, bringing 14 years at PwC, where she was a Partner servicing mining clients and contributed to SA Mine. She holds an Executive MBA from London Business School (2019), with international experience across the UK and USA, and mentors aspiring CAs through SAICA.
Kgosietsile Mafoko
Chief Executive Officer — Katlego Mining Operations
Brings 23 years of operational expertise and an MBA from the University of Stellenbosch. A seasoned leader known for change management and turnaround projects, with a strong foundation in coal mining processes. He serves as a Non-Executive Board Member of the Mine Health and Safety Council.
Henry Mello
General Manager — Tswelopele Mining Operations
An accomplished mining professional with more than 20 years in South African coal. A qualified Mining Engineer (BSc, University of the Witwatersrand) holding a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency from the DMRE. Known for calm leadership, a strong work ethic and building high-performing teams.
Our Values
Entrepreneurial & innovative
We are ambitious, innovative and inspired to create solutions — always ready to explore new frontiers, knowing each challenge brings an opportunity for growth.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do, aiming to create pockets of excellence that impact our customers and the industry..
Humility
Our highest calling is to serve. We acknowledge that we are human and not perfect, and remain in constant pursuit to learn and to teach
Teamwork & respect
We are invested in the purpose we serve — as individual contributors and as part of a larger team that achieves more together.
Trust & honesty
We operate with integrity. We are reliable and transparent, and we pursue doing the right thing throughout our organisation.
