Country’s good relations with Western Eastern countries offers local mining companies an edge as the race for ‘green’ metals intensifies, Neal Froneman tells conference
SA’s ability to work with both Western and Eastern countries is a “distinct advantage” for local mining companies as commodity producers look to step up production of “green” metals, according to Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman.
“SA is seen as going down the middle road. We believe this will give us a competitive edge as we go into battery metals” which are in growing demand as the world moves away from fossil fuels, Froneman told delegates attending The Joburg Indaba, a mining conference in the city, on Wednesday...
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