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South Africa’s position in the iron-ore market is shaped far more by its own domestic challenges than by global shifts. Although the country is the seventh-largest iron-ore producer globally, accounting for 3% of world supply, exports continue to be limited by rail inefficiencies and equipment...

Creamer Media’s ‘Projects in Progress 2025’ report provides an overview of South Africa’s economic development as reflected through major infrastructure projects across energy, transport, water and mining.

Gold continues to be regarded as a reliable safe-haven asset during periods of economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability. In 2024, the metal delivered its strongest performance in more than a decade, with prices breaching the $3 200/oz mark for the first time. The World Gold Council notes...

Minerals Council highlights industry’s significant training efforts, latest earnings potential in sector

Published: 03 Dec 25

Mining companies are investing in training their employees and community members, particularly the youth, contributing more than R5-billion in 2024 to generally lift skill levels and to secure jobs both within the industry and in the future when mining has ceased, industry body the Minerals...

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