Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments
The continent is rich in metals for the energy transition such as cobalt, copper, nickel, graphite, graphite vanadium and platinum group metals
Former activist Ben Turok says a lack of common understanding about beneficiation has delayed SA from transforming its minerals to usable goods.
In terms of mining, there are no easy options to make the most of local beneficiation.
But the strategy to boost industry has a major stumbling block: readily available power.
A look at the key area of catalytic converter manufacturing –the industrial cornerstone of beneficiation in this country.
To excel in jewellery manufacturing, SA needs more than raw materials, writes David Jackson.
Without the necessary skills our raw materials aren’t worth as much as they could be, writes David Jackson.