# Rand Water board member Ramateu Monyokolo has warned that water security will determine the future of South Africa’s mining sector. Monyokolo says mining, while vital to the economy, is highly water-intensive and risks damaging ecosystems through pollution and overuse. He told told Engineering News strong governance, responsible water management, and cooperation between regulators and industry were essential. He emphasised that initiatives by the Department of Water and Sanitation aim to balance growth with sustainability, ensuring water resources support both economic development and communities.
Water security key to sustainable mining future