Global energy shift brings opportunities and risks for developing countries

The local mining industry could miss out on the critical minerals boom as skill shortages constrain growth prospects.

The global shift towards electrification and clean energy is increasing the strategic importance of minerals such as copper.

Industry players at the five-day Electra Mining expo say the country needs to urgently address this challenge to capitalise on growing demand for critical minerals.

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