Underground mining operations are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of flooding and water ingress, which can result from heavy rains, groundwater inflow, or even burst dams. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
South Africa’s mining industry is no stranger to extreme weather and other natural challenges. From the impacts of intense heat underground to the unpredictable onslaught of severe storms and floods, these environmental factors pose significant risks to mining…
