Mining must move from potential to performance

Sector needs to untap its power to stimulate the economy and deliver social benefits that will restore the dignity of our nation

10 March 2024 - 00:00 By Mzila Mthenjane and Hugo Pienaar

We define mining’s potential as pent-up ability that is withheld by forces beyond the industry’s control. We have heard so much about the mineral potential of our country. It is consistently thrown in our faces when we attend international mining conferences and listen to what other countries are achieving with so much less than we have. We must shift from potential to great performance...

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