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Underground mining operations are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of flooding and water ingress, which can result from heavy rains, groundwater inflow, or even burst dams. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Protecting mining infrastructure against severe environmental conditions

Engineering, procurement, and construction partners can mitigate effects of extreme weather and intense heat underground, ensuring the longevity of a mine

  • Erik de Jongh
3 min read
Only connect: Sera Farista, 17, is part of a youth-led movement that believes in achieving climate justice through social justice
CLIMATE ANXIETY

Teen activist on a mission to improve South Africa’s climate literacy rate

Inspired by a school project, 17-year-old Sera Farista has taken a stand against climate change

  • Marcia Zali
4 min read