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South Africa is one of the rare countries to see benefits from the Ukraine War: with global energy supplies disrupted, many European countries are seeking to buy South African coal.
South Africa is one of the rare countries to see benefits from the Ukraine War: with global energy supplies disrupted, many European countries are seeking to buy South African coal.
There are significant bottlenecks in mining approval processes, ranging from the awarding of prospecting rights to WULs and environmental authorisations.
There are a myriad of opportunities that can be capitalised on in South Africa’s mining sector and there has been notable progress in improving the state of the industry.
The appointment of mining stalwart Sipho Nkosi to cut red tape is crucial to encourage new investment and expand existing investment in South Africa.
It’s commendable to want to cut red tape for job creation. But then plans must actually be implemented and the necessary business licences issued.
A better appreciation of the disaster we face would see the unemployment crisis dealt with right away
The truth is, you shut down mining and you shut down the livelihoods of many people in villages.
The diversification strategy of private investment and management company Menar is very much in sync with the global push towards a greener future, says Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
Mining helps SA look after its own but NGOs — along with state’s shortcomings — stifle resource companies
Cheap, accessible, and reliable electricity supply is an irreplaceable ingredient for economic growth
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