Innovation
Technology across the mine, the farm and the supply chain.
We use drones, sensors, satellite data and analytics wherever they make a real difference: in the pit, in the field and along the trade route.
What we use today
- Mining
Drone surveys and geodata
Drones, satellite imagery and 3D models map pits, stockpiles and fields faster and more safely than crews on foot.
Surveys in hours, not weeks
- Mining
Responsible mining
Water, dust and land rehabilitation are planned from the first study, so projects keep their licence to operate.
Rehabilitation planned from day one
- Agriculture
Precision agriculture
GPS-guided equipment, drone monitoring and soil sensors put each input where it is needed.
Up to 30% higher yields
- Agriculture
Smart irrigation
Sensor-driven, automated watering gives crops the right amount at the right time.
Up to 50% less water
- Trade
Digital traceability
Every lot of grain, leaf or ore is recorded from farm or mine to ship, so buyers can check origin, grade and compliance.
Origin on record for every lot
- Trade
Market intelligence
Price, freight and demand data from our markets helps clients choose when, where and how to sell.
Better timing on every sale
On the farm: results per hectare
Agronomy is where we measure results most closely. These are the best-case gains for each technology.
Results per hectare
Index: conventional farming = 100
Crop yield
Precision agriculture
+30%
Conventional farming 100, With Sun Leaf’s advice 130
Water use
Smart irrigation
−50%
Conventional farming 100, With Sun Leaf’s advice 50
Pesticide cost
Integrated pest management
−60%
Conventional farming 100, With Sun Leaf’s advice 40
Climate resilience
Climate-resilient crops
Drought and heat tolerant
Best-case (“up to”) figures for each technology. Actual results vary by farm, crop and season.
Where we are heading
The next wave of innovation at Sun Leaf connects mines, farms and markets.
Digital transformation
Data, artificial intelligence and connected sensors give clients real-time insight across mines, farms and shipments.
Cleaner mining
Solar power, water recycling and rehabilitation as mining goes cut the footprint of the mines we work with.
Regenerative agriculture
Farming methods that restore soil health, increase biodiversity and store carbon, helping to limit climate change.
Work with Sun Leaf
Farmers, mine operators, buyers and investors: talk to our team in Sandton or Harare.