Illegal mining still a risk for the industry

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Sithembile Bopela from FNB Wealth and Investments on Datatec’s upbeat update, which sent the share price higher. Sahil Mahtani from Ninety One on whether investors still need government bonds if they’re struggling to play their traditional role as portfolio shock absorbers. PwC’s Andries Rossouw, unpacks their latest mine report.
8 Oct 2025 1AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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