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Mandela Mining Precinct Celebrates 5 Years of Mining Research, Development, and Innovation In a dazzling event held at the CSIR International Convention Centre on 9 Novem
Johannesburg, 23 May 2012 - Amidst change and uncertainty in global economies, a shift is seen towards emerging markets that have been more resilient to the economic downturn than their counterparts in developed countries.
The JD Roberts Award for emerging researchers was presented to Alize le Roux of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) last night (26 September 2013) at a gala event at Murray & Roberts in Bedfordview.
Mining is a critical industry for South Africa as the country works towards the achievement of the National Development Plan (NDP), which aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. According to the NDP, the country can realise these goals by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and partnerships throughout society.
To give effect to this vision, and to ensure that mining does not become a “sunset sector”, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Mineral Resources have partnered to launch the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP).
The CSIR, with its rich multidisciplinary science, engineering and technology base – in climate change, environmental sciences, energy, water, building science, spatial planning and cleaner production.
Joint: Media Release