A new digital platform developed at the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) within the Wits Mining Institute is offering a practical solution to one of the mining sector’s most persistent challenges: building trust with the communities located near mining operations.
Designed to make information easier to access and understand, the platform creates a single, transparent channel for updates and engagement between mines and neighbouring communities.
For corporate social investment teams, this provides a practical tool to support social performance: clearer communication, quicker responses to concerns, and a consistent way to surface local priorities.
By improving transparency and day-to-day dialogue, the platform aims to strengthen relationships, reduce misunderstandings and help focus CSI investment where it can have the greatest impact.
