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Mining down in the dumps on the JSE

Red tape and caution over investing in junior miners blamed for slump

13 August 2023 - 00:00
By Dineo Faku

The JSE, once home to more than 50 mining companies, is no longer an attractive option for metals and minerals businesses due to a cumbersome licensing process for mining exploration in South Africa and a lack of appetite among asset managers for smaller mining companies.

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