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Strong corporate stature is closely linked to strong corporate social responsibility and investment, as mining companies are proving.
Strong corporate stature is closely linked to strong corporate social responsibility and investment, as mining companies are proving.
Although copper mining in the DRC has surged even more impressively than Zambia in recent years, both countries face similar threats – the price of the red metal is falling and future investment is uncertain.
From small beginnings, Namibia’s mining industry has grown into a vital contributor to the economy with major new projects to come.
The African continent is particularly well-suited to renewable energy solutions and mining companies, especially at remote sites, could reap the benefit in their energy mix.
Without it, they would not be able to operate – which is why mining companies are focusing time and money on reusing, recycling and reducing their water footprints.