Focus on SA mining skills shortage

A skills shortage could see South Africa's mining industry fall behind as the global energy transition drives demand for critical minerals.

The shift towards electric vehicles 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.

SABC News Ecnomics Reporter Nosipho Radebe has the story.

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