Mining

The Digital World Can Foster The Relationship Between A Mine And Its Host Communities

A state of asymmetry relates to perceived or real imbalance between the mine and its host communities. Examples of asymmetry include commercial and political power; wealth and income; network efficiency and reach; access to information and resources; opportunities to enhance income; and ideology and freedom of choice Asymmetrical relationships often exist between mines and host…

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Lead SA Diary: Mining communities in Mokopane get access to free WiFi

In the world of Lead SA, Dianne McAlpine chats about an experiment that’s taking place in the town of Mokopane, Limpopo. On the #WeekendBreakfast, Lead SA coordinator Dianne McAlpine talked about a remarkable thing that’s happening in the town of Mokopane, Limpopo. McAlpine says that some communities in Mokopane have been part of an experiment…

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Digital Workforce

Ivanplats, CanPro and ‘Maru A Mokopane’ digitally activate Communities

For South Africa’s communities to become economically active, it is essential that they have access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The long lamented ‘digital divide’ remains alive and well but an increasing number of companies are realising the benefit of fast-tracking digital access for their workforce and neighbouring communities. CanPro, a provider of digital…

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