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Critical minerals strategy crucial for clean energy

South Africa’s strategy for these minerals can support low-carbon economies, essential in tackling the climate crisis that worsens the vulnerability of people and the environment

Africa is sitting on the raw materials to power the world’s green revolution — cobalt, lithium, graphite, rare earths.

Lithium rush a crossroads for Zim’s future

Zimbabwe’s government can use the critical minerals surge to empower communities and foster inclusive development

There is a good argument for Southern Africa to be positioned as a hub for beneficiation and manufacturing in the renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors, generating additional revenue, building local expertise and creating higher-value jobs.

Critical minerals a potential catalyst for sustainable growth in Southern Africa

Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments

A digital screen sits on a conference center wall on the opening day of the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. With many miners battling to stay afloat, fewer are willing to shell out 1,140 pounds ($1,641) for the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in South Africa and business-class airfare. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Mining Indaba: Africa sits in prime seat to benefit from minerals for renewable energies

The continent is rich in metals for the energy transition such as cobalt, copper, nickel, graphite, graphite vanadium and platinum group metals

The mining charter in its current form betrays the principles of empowerment and should be aligned with the BEE Act.

Turok: Lack of understanding hampers beneficiation

Former activist Ben Turok says a lack of common understanding about beneficiation has delayed SA from transforming its minerals to usable goods.

Crucial catalytic converters

A look at the key area of catalytic converter manufacturing –the industrial cornerstone of beneficiation in this country.

Value-added challenges

To excel in jewellery manufacturing, SA needs more than raw materials, writes David Jackson.

The need to step up

Without the necessary skills our raw materials aren’t worth as much as they could be, writes David Jackson.