Minerals Council’s position on beneficiation of SA minerals.

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GUEST – Hugo Pienaar, Chief Economist at Mineral Council of South Africa

The Minerals Council says that South Africa should address energy and logistical constraints before pushing for export taxes as a way of nudging miners to undertake local mineral beneficiation and highlighted that this approach could result in reduced productivity and investment inflows.
29 Jul 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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