THE mining industry is facing several challenges that have left many people wondering what the future holds for the industry and the greater economy. According to Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane, speaking at the Mining Indaba, the government will "continue to advance the industrialisation of the country through the beneficiation of our minerals in line with the nine-point plan, which aims to sustainably and inclusively grow the economy of the country".How can we, as private industry, contribute to this goal through out-of-the-box solutions for pressing problems? One such problem is managing large off-the-road (OTR) tyres. Mining companies are required, by law, to have abatement plans in place to deal with OTR tyres once they reach the end of their lives. Despite this requirement, there was historically no recycling solution available, so mining companies were unable to meet compliance requirements.These bulky tyres, impractical and expensive to transport, can nevertheless...
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