The 4th Industrial Revolution and its Implications for Mining dependent countries: The case of the Southern Africa Development Community

STATUS: Current
PROJECT LEADER:Mutanga, SS (Dr Shingi)
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: Govender, K (Ms Koshen), Walters, M (Ms Melissa), Mjimba, V (Dr Vuyo)
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
RESEARCH OUTPUTS: The 4th industrial revolution and its implications for mining-dependent countries

Abstract

This proposed interdisciplinary study broadly seeks to determine the scope, nature of opportunities and threats the 4IR presents to the mining industry in Africa and South Africa. It will examine these treats and opportunities along the entire mining value chain.

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