Kaya 959 Inside Your Business

How SA Miners Must Adapt to Survive 2026 — Insights from Norman Mbazima

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South Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads. With volatile PGM prices, shifting global demand, and the rise of hydrogen‑powered transport, miners face a rapidly changing landscape. Valterra Platinum Chairperson Norman Mbazima joins us to discuss competitiveness, infrastructure constraints, localisation, and the opportunities emerging for SMMEs in the mining value chain. A forward‑looking conversation on what it will take for SA mining to stay relevant — and profitable — in the years ahead.
27 May English South Africa Business

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