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<p>South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe, opened this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba with a keynote address on Monday 4 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.  Over the past 25 years this conference had grown in stature and numbers, showing that the continent remains a key destination for mining investment, he said. Yet the mining sector globally and locally faced many challenges over the past decade. CNBC Africa brings you his full address&#8230;.</p>


SA Minister Gwede Mantashe opens Africa Mining conference 2019

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<p>On the side-lines of the African Mining Indaba underway in Cape Town, CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters caught up with Deshnee Naidoo, CEO of Zink International, Vedanta Resources to talk about the promising changes in the greater mining industry over the past year.</p>


Zink International’s Deshnee Naidoo on why they remain committed to SA mining

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<p>The consolidation in the gold mining sector globally is the topic for discussion at the 25th African Mining Indaba. CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters spoke to Shelley Webber, Head of Natural Resources at Absa about the likely impact this will have on the industry in South Africa.</p>


Absa’s Shelley Webber on consolidation in the gold mining sector

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<p>African Mining Indaba is taking place this week in Cape Town. Mineral Resources minister Gwede Mantashe officially opened the three day affair. Labour and Mining Analyst, Mamokgethi Molopyane joins CNBC Africa to talk about the mining sector’s outlook in Africa&#8230;.</p>


The future of mining in Africa

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<p>The 25th Anniversary of the Investing in African Mining Indaba is coming up in 2019 and it will be taking place in Cape Town. This conference where heads of state, mining bosses and other relevant people gather. It happens at a time when South Africa battles with massive job cuts in mining. Director of Content for the Conference, Harry Chapman joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Previewing the 2019 African Mining Indaba

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<p>Perception matters in strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and South Africa. This is according to Judy Smith- Hohn; Global Markets and general manager of Brand South Africa.</p>


Why a strong Nigeria, SA relationship matters

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<p>The rehabilitation of mines can offer renewed economic opportunities and deal with many of the environmental issues that are created by mining; this is according to Sibongiseni Dlamini-Mntambo, SA High commissioner for Canada.</p>


Rehabilitation of mines can offer renewed economic opportunities, says Sibongiseni Dlamini-Mntambo

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<p>Foluso Phillips, Chairman of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce joined CNBC Africa for a discussion on the impact the change in leaders in SA could have on the business community.</p>


What SA’s leadership change means for business – Foluso Phillips

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<p>Private investors are becoming increasingly optimistic about the economic benefits that can be created by junior miners. Thomas Kgokolo, Financial Director, DM Minerals talks more about this and some of the risks involved in junior mining.</p>


Investing in Africa’s junior miners

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<p>South Africa’s mining industry is at a turning point and there are a number of changes that will need to be made in terms of policy to ensure that the country can reap the benefits of the industry. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Rofhiwa Madzena spoke with Yunus Hoosen, Acting Head: Investment Promotion, Department of Trade and Industry. </p>


How the 4th industrial revolution impacts miners

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<p>In an uncertain political and economic environment, South Africa is still an investment destination. These were some of the insights shared by Khanyisile Kweyama, Chairperson of the Brand SA at this year&#8217;s Mining Indaba.</p>


SA has the edge, abundance in mining – Brand SA

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<p>Is South Africa’s mining industry ready to take full advantage of the 4th industrial revolution and how it’s altering mining operations globally? Kingsley Makhubela, CEO, BrandSA shares more on South Africa’s state of readiness at the 2018 Mining Indaba.</p>


Here’s how SA mining can take advantage of the 4th industrial revolution

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<p>South Africa is finally moving in the direction that potential investors want to see before they place their very expensive faith in the economy of the country; this was the sentiment expressed by Rob Davies, SA&#8217;s Minister of Trade and Industry.</p>


Management of SOEs have become a drag on economy – Rob Davies

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<p>Despite South Africa&#8217;s mining industry saying it has lost all confidence in Mosebenzi Zwane, the country&#8217;s Minister of Mineral Resources, the minister has expressed that he is still committed to working with industry stakeholders.</p>


#MiningIndaba2018: SA’s Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane responds to critics

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<p>Flash floods, drought and famine are becoming a feature for many African countries. As the global climate changes, extreme weather events are proving more devastating and expensive. How can affected countries and communities mitigate risk and build long-term resilience? Find out on this CNBC Africa special in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.</p>


Global Climate Change: Responding to extreme environmental risk

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<p>Barclays Africa CEO Maria Ramos speaks to CNBC Africa’s Chris Bishop at the World Economic Forum about how Africa needs to get back on to the agenda and that confidence in South Africa is back.</p>


SA’s spring in its step is back – Barclays Africa CEO Maria Ramos

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<p>Tony Elumelu, founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation joins CNBC Africa to discuss his expectations for the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos and to proffer his solution to Africa&#8217;s unemployment problem.</p>


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SA Minister Gwede Mantashe opens Africa Mining conference 2019

Zink International’s Deshnee Naidoo on why they remain committed to SA mining

Absa’s Shelley Webber on consolidation in the gold mining sector

The future of mining in Africa

Previewing the 2019 African Mining Indaba

Why a strong Nigeria, SA relationship matters

Rehabilitation of mines can offer renewed economic opportunities, says Sibongiseni Dlamini-Mntambo

What SA’s leadership change means for business – Foluso Phillips

Investing in Africa’s junior miners

How the 4th industrial revolution impacts miners

SA has the edge, abundance in mining – Brand SA

Here’s how SA mining can take advantage of the 4th industrial revolution

Management of SOEs have become a drag on economy – Rob Davies

#MiningIndaba2018: SA’s Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane responds to critics

Global Climate Change: Responding to extreme environmental risk

SA’s spring in its step is back – Barclays Africa CEO Maria Ramos

How to fix Africa’s unemployment problem – Tony Elumelu

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SA Minister Gwede Mantashe opens Africa Mining conference 2019

Zink International’s Deshnee Naidoo on why they remain committed to SA mining

Absa’s Shelley Webber on consolidation in the gold mining sector

The future of mining in Africa

Previewing the 2019 African Mining Indaba

Why a strong Nigeria, SA relationship matters

Rehabilitation of mines can offer renewed economic opportunities, says Sibongiseni Dlamini-Mntambo

What SA’s leadership change means for business – Foluso Phillips

Investing in Africa’s junior miners

How the 4th industrial revolution impacts miners

SA has the edge, abundance in mining – Brand SA

Here’s how SA mining can take advantage of the 4th industrial revolution

Management of SOEs have become a drag on economy – Rob Davies

#MiningIndaba2018: SA’s Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane responds to critics

Global Climate Change: Responding to extreme environmental risk

SA’s spring in its step is back – Barclays Africa CEO Maria Ramos

How to fix Africa’s unemployment problem – Tony Elumelu

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