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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...

Tamgak open air uranium mine is seen at Areva's Somair uranium mining facility in Arlit, Niger

France's Orano says uranium convoy from seized Niger mine poses safety risks

Published: 01 Dec 25

French nuclear fuels group Orano said on Monday a uranium shipment from its expropriated SOMAIR mine in northern Niger last week posed "serious safety and security risks”, citing threats of diversion of the radioactive material and breaches of international transport rules. Orano said on November...

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