When mines close, significant environmental damage often become apparent and surrounding communities can be left disenfranchised and economically stranded. This research thrust considers the factors feeding into these ills, the actors involved as well as potential mitigating actions that can be taken.
Funded projects
- Mine risk and opportunity atlas (PDF)
- UCT Vision 2023 Grand Challenges Programme: Creating sustainable and inclusive socio-economic growth in mining intensive countries through simultaneous restoration of mine sites and regenerative agriculture of industrial crops
Student projects
- Tapiwa Chimbganda
- Stephinah Mudau
- Mbulelo Khonwayo
- Andries Motau