Valued deposits
The transition to a low-carbon future and the need for ‘green minerals’ signals an opportunity for Africa
End game
At one time a toxic blight on South Africa’s mining landscape, waste dumps and tailings dams are being re-treated, resulting in a rehabilitated environment and a source of precious metals
Switched on
Innovative renewable-energy options are necessary for miners to thrive, and the sector is certainly showing an appetite for alternatives
Fluid situation
Mines are devising increasingly ingenious ways to operate in water-scarce regions, while also considering the needs of surrounding communities
First aid
The occupational health of workers on African mines is improving thanks to a multitude of programmes
