While Gwede Mantashe’s “backtracking” offers temporary relief, the mining sector eyes his 2027 departure. Uncertainty reigns, prompting industry to strategise for post-Mantashe policy permanence. ESG Frontiers Mining Policy Lead Lloyd Nedohe reviews. The last couple of weeks truly belonged to South Africa’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe. It felt like a triple whammy…
From Mozambique Coal Catastrophe to De Beers Bid: Michael O’Keeffe’s Controversial Comeback in the Diamond Sector. Opinion by Lloyd Nedohe Following the recent successful demerger and listing of its platinum business, Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), in London and Johannesburg, Anglo American has now sharpened its focus on the sale of its diamond unit, De Beers….
Last week, Anglo American’s platinum operations officially began trading as Valterra Platinum on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) under the ticker ‘VAL’, marking a pivotal moment in the mining giant’s strategic overhaul. The move, followed by a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) , closely mirrors a similar portfolio simplification undertaken by fellow…
In a significant move aimed at boosting its economy and adding value to its natural resources, Gabon has announced a ban on the export of raw manganese ore, effective January 1, 2029. The decision, spearheaded by President Brice Oligui Nguema’s government, is a cornerstone of the nation’s broader strategy to industrialise and reduce its reliance…
