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Mining Indaba: Community Voices | The invisible minerals powering Africa’s growth

Panellists

Assheton Carter
Assheton Carter Executive Chair and Founder
Dr Matondo Estrela Garcia Cardoso
Dr Matondo Estrela Garcia Cardoso Researcher, Advisor and Consultant African Research Consortium

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This is the third of three Community Voices podcasts, as part of the Mining Indaba 2026 special podcast series.

Development minerals like sand, clay and limestone underpin local economies across Africa, yet communities are often excluded from decisions that shape their lives.

This episode explores how trust, digitalisation and partnerships can turn mining into a driver of inclusive growth.

Speakers include:

Dr Matondo Estrela Garcia Cardoso is an ESG professional and Senior Community Social Performance (CSP) Advisor with expertise in the mining and energy sectors.

This episode is part of the TDi Sustainability special series of podcasts produced for the Mining Indaba event that will take place in Cape Town between 9th – 12th February 2026. Find out more about the event>

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TDi and Mining Indaba Podcast Series

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