Can mining be sustainable without communities at the table? David Sturmes, Community Voices Programme Director at Mining Indaba says host communities must move from being consulted to becoming active partners in decisions that shape mining projects, livelihoods and local economies.  As South Africa's mining sector faces continued pressure to deliver jobs, skills, local development and environmental responsibility, Mining Indaba 2027 is putting community participation at the centre of the industry conversation.
For more David Sturmes, Community Voices Programme Director at Mining Indaba now joins us on the line from Kenya...