David specializes in the integration of sustainable environmental and socio-economic imperatives into the mining industry. David studied a BSc in Chemical Engineering and specialized with a MPhil in Sustainable Mineral Development, both degrees obtained from the University of Cape Town. His academic research focussed on the social and health impacts of Mine Dust as well as the transparency and effectiveness of sustainability reports published by South African gold mining companies. David remains committed to ensuring that mining activities deliver on their sustainability imperatives to ensure shared benefit for all stakeholders, especially the most marginalized.