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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has awarded Phase 2 of the Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative to North West University’s Centre for Sustainable Mining. This phase focuses on consolidating a sub-strategy for circular economy practices in the mining sector, aiming to strengthen collaboration across the National System of Innovation (NSI) and the private sector.

The initiative recognizes the mining sector's potential for resource security and efficiency. The CSIR and NWU emphasize the importance of using science, technology, and innovation to help the private sector adopt circular interventions and support sustainable mining education.