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Discovery Green is focusing on South Africa's mining industry as the energy transition impacts costs and carbon exposure. The company plans to leverage the Investing in African Mining Indaba to promote renewable-energy integration, advance grid-efficient technology, and forge new partnerships.

CEO Andre Nepgen emphasizes the need for scalable solutions and rapid uptake to meet established decarbonisation pressures. Discovery Green has facilitated over R10-billion in renewable-energy development for mining clients, including Impala Platinum and Glencore.

The company highlights urgency due to South Africa's grid constraints and competition for wind connections, warning that delays could lead to future bottlenecks. With the market's liberalisation, smaller operators can now access renewables more easily.

Discovery Green aims to improve project viability and reshape operating costs by providing lower-cost, locked-in energy solutions. The company will foster dialogue among mining firms at the Indaba to encourage clean power adoption.