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CONTENTS  IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE 22 16 MINE EXCURSION COUNTRY IN FOCUS DEMANENG: BUILT ON PROWESS SENEGAL: THE BIRIMIAN’S LAST OUTPOST Afrimat has turned around a sinking ship in the Northern Cape. It might be a good idea for exploration geologists to have a closer look at Senegal. 34 VER STO RY CO 28 RISK MANAGEMENT GEOLOGY DEALING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE BENIN REMAINS UNDEREXPLORED Mining companies will not only have to adapt to climate change but will need to consider the risks associated with extreme weather conditions in their business plans, writes Leon Louw. The tiny country of Benin should catch the wave of interest in West Africa. 38 36 OPERATIONS IN THE STOPE REDUCE THE RISK OF TAILINGS DAVID ROSSITER The risk of tailings dam failure can be reduced by using accurate pore pressure monitoring. Success built on adventure. www. africanmining.co.za African Mining Publication African Mining African Mining  February 2020  3