Director
Hogsback, South Africa
Transforming waste into alternative economies as part of mining's Just Transition. At Thrive, we build sustainable futures for communities by partnering with mining and industrial companies to create Circular Economy Parks (CEPs). Empowering local entrepreneurs to transform waste into valuable products like biogas, regenerative compost, fertilizer teas, clothing, textiles and cement eco-bricks.Using hyperaccumulators and biochar for on-site soil and water remediation, we create "Thrive Spirals" where local growers cultivate fiber crops, while makers and agri-processors create high-value products within the CEP.Thrive's innovative fintech app connects all these players, creating a seamless network and wider markets. We're also pioneering the extraction of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and critical minerals from mine waste using bio-based methods.Join me in creating a future where waste becomes a springboard for innovation and prosperity.