What about water? Mining companies are stepping in to protect Africa’s most precious resource
With Mining Indaba kicking off next week, there’s much talk of Africa’s critical minerals riches. But an even more precious commodity is under great strain, locally and globally. Alessandra Pardini and Mongezi Dladla of Bowmans discuss escalating pressure on South Africa’s water systems, and how mines are treating wastewater, rebuilding municipal capacity and implementing long‑term water strategies.