Modern Mining March 2021
Editor’s take: In this edition of Modern Mining, the editor discusses the worrying nature of the lack of exploration investment in South Africa. There is talk of government’s target to lift mining’s contribution to the country’s GDP from the current 8% to 10% in the near term. In our view, this remains a pipedream, until issues that are known to be hindering competitiveness and investment into the sector are addressed. In an environment where reserves are depleting, mining exploration can be the catalyst for future economic growth and business opportunity.