MINING

Underground gains popularity as African reserves deplete

As open-pit mines in Southern Africa reach maturity, underground mining is gaining traction

Underground tunnel.

Underground tunnel. | Credits: Motionographer via Shutterstock

As open-pit mines in Southern African reach maturity,  underground mining is gaining traction once more as miners seek to access deeper ore bodies. This race to the 'bottom' is driven by an ever-increasing...

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