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The report takes a look at what the mining sector is doing right and what needs to improve, as well as offering best-practice examples.

"Looking ahead, collaboration between government, civil society and the private sector will play an important role in helping African economies and supply chains rebuild."

South Africa is facing a double dilemma right now in terms of unemployment and skills. It has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world.

Seven leading mining and metals companies have partnered with the World Economic Forum to accelerate responsible sourcing and sustainability practices.

Open Mineral is a start-up built by a team of industry professionals to standardize transparent pricing in archaic physical commodity trade.

Diversified natural resources group Eurasian Resources Group, a founding member of the Global Battery Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, will be piloting a blockchain-based solution built on the IBM Blockchain Platform.

Unfortunately, the acquisition of cobalt often comes with unsavory and antiquated methods. It’s an excellent time to freshen up knowledge on why (or if) we need it and if there is an alternative way to obtain it.

In Africa, access to affordable power remains a major issue for the economic well-being of the continent. The question of how this power will be supplied is one all countries are grappling with.

The mining industry in South Africa is in danger of becoming paralyzed by litigation and adversarial relationships that hinder our country’s ability to benefit from our resources. There is a need for a fresh approach to...

Author: Gillian Davidson - Head of Mining & Metals at the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum has launched Mining and Metals in a Sustainable World 2050, a multi-year initiative to explore how the sector can...