Manie Theunis Du Bruyn
Group Chairman
Pretoria, South Africa
About Manie Theunis Du Bruyn
Manie Theunis Du Bruyn is Group Chairman of Black Lion Mining and Director and Founder of Black Lion Property Group, overseeing operations across South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and the United States. He founded Black Lion Property Group in 2015 with a focus on long-term planning and scalable systems. His career spans approximately 10 years in mining alongside experience in banking, legal services, and property development.
Du Bruyn built a portfolio exceeding R250 million under management across Black Lion Property Group, including over 5,000 square meters of residential and commercial space in South Africa and multi-family residential developments across three U.S. states. Black Lion Mining operates the Kamanjab Copper Mine in Namibia, producing 25,000 tonnes ROM per month with an 85% copper recovery rate, and the Natal Anthracite Mine in South Africa, producing 30,000 tonnes ROM per month. Both operations hold ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, with employees completing 40 hours of annual safety refresher training.
His approach centers on applying institutional-grade governance and financial discipline from property development to mining operations. He describes this integration as a core differentiator, stating that weak systems become exposed during growth. He advocates for capital clarity, modular design, and system-level risk management, emphasizing that profit and purpose should align in sustainable ventures.
Du Bruyn launched the "Build to Last" pledge in 2026, focused on responsible growth, community impact, and long-term business discipline. He has provided resources including a personal strategy checklist applying his operational approach to career, finances, and personal growth. He supports schools for under-resourced communities, sponsors soccer teams, and makes monthly charitable donations.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Press
Manie Du Bruyn's Rise: Real Estate, Mining, and the Long Game - CEOWORLD magazine
Read the full article ›Manie Theunis Du Bruyn Calls for a Return to Long-Term Thinking in African Development
Read the full article ›How To Scale a Property Development Company Without Losing Control - Where Business News Meets Thought Leadership
Read the full article ›Manie Theunis Du Bruyn Launches "Build to Last" Pledge for Responsible Growth - IssueWire
Read the full article ›Manie Theunis Du Bruyn Releases Free "Build to Last" Personal Strategy Checklist
Read the full article ›Charities & Volunteering
- Schools for Under-Resourced Communities
- Soccer Team Sponsorship
- Monthly Charitable Donations
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Manie Theunis Du Bruyn do?
Manie Theunis Du Bruyn is Group Chairman of Black Lion Mining and Director and Founder of Black Lion Property Group, overseeing mining and property operations across South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and the United States.
What is Manie Theunis Du Bruyn known for?
He is known for applying institutional-grade governance and financial discipline across property development and mining, building a portfolio exceeding R250 million under management, and launching the "Build to Last" pledge in 2026 for responsible growth.
Where is Manie Theunis Du Bruyn based?
He is based in Pretoria, South Africa.
Who does Manie Theunis Du Bruyn work for?
He works for Black Lion Mining as Group Chairman and also leads Black Lion Property Group, which he founded in 2015.
Last updated July 23, 2026