Miners’ onsite power, a bright idea with shadows

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ZIMBABWE’s mining sector is taking power into its own hands, literally. Faced with an unreliable national grid, companies like Zimplats, Caledonia, and RioZim are investing heavily in off-grid solutions, mostly solar energy, to keep operations running. This shift promises major benefits but also comes with risks that must be carefully managed. The gains are clear. Solar…