Mining in South Africa will regain its shine - Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking

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Shirley Webber

Head: Natural Resources and Energy

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Shirley Webber discusses how South Africa can regain its mining status.

In this instalment of the 2019 Absa Insights Series, Absa’s Shirley Webber, Head: Natural Resources and Energy, Absa CIB, chats to Tawanda Madondo about what South Africa needs to do to attract investments into the mining sector.

Video highlights:

A stable political environment is necessary for foreign investment.
A mining charter is important for the success for all stakeholders to ensure everyone’s objectives are met.
Mining companies should be looking at subsidising or bringing in alternative energy to avoid breaks in productivity.

Shirley Webber Author

Shirley Webber

Head: Natural Resources and Energy

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