Mining limping at pre-Covid production levels

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Mining productions remain worryingly low, threatening growth and job creation. We look at the factors hampering this critical economic sector. Government of National Unity member parties say they will not support any new taxes. And how changes to payment methods are making SA’s tollgates safer.

19 Feb 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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