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Innovating Beyond The Surface of Africa's Mining Landscape

Harnessing cutting-edge solutions and deep expertise to unlock sustainable growth and resilience across Africa’s mining landscape.

Africa’s mining industry faces unique challenges. From fluctuating commodity prices and geopolitical risks to infrastructure limitations and environmental concerns, innovation is key to overcoming these hurdles. Advanced technologies such as remote sensing, automation, and data analytics are revolutionising exploration and extraction processes, enhancing safety, and improving operational efficiency.

Meanwhile, sustainable mining practices and community engagement are becoming integral to long-term success. Marsh leverages deep industry expertise and global insights to deliver tailored insurance and risk advisory solutions that empower mining companies to innovate confidently, protect their assets, and foster resilient growth across Africa’s diverse mining landscape.

Innovating beyond this surface is…

Innovating beyond the surface means looking past traditional operational concerns to address deeper, systemic challenges in mining. It involves pioneering solutions in mitigating operational risks, navigating regulatory complexity, people management, and advancing environmental and sustainability requirements to create a resilient and responsible mining sector.

Geopolitical complexity adds layers of risk and uncertainty that mining companies must navigate. Innovating beyond the surface means developing strategies to manage political instability, shifting trade policies, and regional conflicts. This includes leveraging geopolitical risk analysis and building resilient supply chains to safeguard operations and investments across diverse African markets.

Innovation drives sustainable mining by integrating eco-friendly technologies, reducing carbon footprints, managing waste responsibly, and promoting biodiversity. It also involves adopting circular economy principles and transparent reporting to meet stakeholder expectations and contribute positively to the communities and ecosystems where mining occurs.

Technological advancements such as automation, IoT, and AI are revolutionising mining operations by improving efficiency, safety, and data-driven decision-making. However, these innovations also introduce cyber risks, including threats to critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Innovating beyond the surface means implementing robust cybersecurity measures and resilience strategies to protect digital assets and ensure uninterrupted operations in an increasingly connected mining environment.

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Africa Mining Value Proposition

Marsh supports Africa’s mining sector with deep expertise and a global perspective, protecting over $650 billion in assets across 250+ clients. We help mining companies manage complex risks—from geopolitical and cybersecurity threats to environmental and regulatory challenges—while driving innovation and sustainability for resilient, long-term growth.

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Neil Beaumont

Industry Leader: Mining – Marsh Africa

Alicia Goosen

Alicia Goosen

Risk Management Practice Leader, Marsh Risk Africa

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Harry Doyne Ditmas

Specialty Growth Leader and Infrastructure Practice Leader, Marsh Risk Africa

Ben Wilmot-Sitwell

Ben Wilmot-Sitwell

Cyber Growth Leader, South Africa

Alexandra Schudel

Alexandra Schudel

Head of FINPRO, Marsh Risk Africa

Amy Firth

Amy Firth

Head of Risk Consulting, Marsh Risk Africa

Jason Freeman

Jason Freeman

Marine and Cargo Practice Leader

Prashanti Ramnath

Prashanti Ramnath

Vice President - Private Equity and M&A

Johnathan Cloete

Johnathan Cloete

Senior Consultant, Advisory

Robert Jacobsz

Robert Jacobsz

Strategy & Client Leader, Property Risk Consulting

Eric Rautenbach

Eric Rautenbach

Claims Solutions Practice Leader