Miningweb Weekly: Gold goes ballistic, China’s mining surge, and SA’s missed opportunities

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Fresh from China, veteran mining analyst Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to unpack what he saw on the ground - from jaw-dropping infrastructure to a mining industry firing on all cylinders. He warns that while gold rockets to record highs, South Africa’s own mining sector is shackled by policy failure and a broken cadastral system. Plus, we look at Anglo’s global battles, Orion’s Glencore breakthrough, and why smart investors should keep an eye on copper.
18 Sep 2025 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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