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Reinventing Mining: Anthony Turton at TEDxTableMountain

3,386 views · Published 27 January 2014 · 10:26 · Indexed 10 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Anthony Turton is a specialist in the assessment and mitigation of risk under conditions of uncertainty where incomplete or contested data hampers decision-making, with a track record in South African history that goes back to the ending of the armed struggle by the creation of CODESA. In this talk, Tony puts forward the concept of 'closure mining' as a fundamental shift in approach to mining. Closure mining deals with externalities and social and environmental concerns, towards a more productive, efficient, and responsible industry. Released during a time of violent clashes between mine workers and platinum mining companies, this is a pivotal time for South Africa to take Anthony's idea seriously. Follow Tony: @TurtonWater  http://www.anthonyturton.com/ 

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