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South Africa Could Stop Supplying Raw Materials to US, Minister Says
South Africa Could Stop Supplying Raw Materials to US, Minister Says
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South Africa has the world's largest reserves of platinum group metals (87.7%), manganese (80%), chromium (72.4%), gold (29.7%), and alumino-silicates. The... 03.02.2025, Sputnik Africa
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South Africa could stop supplying raw materials to the US if Washington threatens sanctions and cuts off funding, South Africa’s Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said at the opening of Africa's largest mining conference in Cape Town.Mantashe argued that the US takes the continent's minerals while simultaneously claiming to withhold funding. He said that South Africans have valuable resources and "are not just beggars."The day before, US President Donald Trump threatened to halt funding to South Africa pending an investigation into land confiscation and mistreatment of "certain classes of people." In response, the South African presidential administration stated that Cyril Ramaphosa anticipates discussing matters of mutual concern with President Trump.
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South Africa Could Stop Supplying Raw Materials to US, Minister Says
14:58 03.02.2025 (Updated: 16:53 03.02.2025) Ekaterina Shilova
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South Africa has the world's largest reserves of platinum group metals (87.7%), manganese (80%), chromium (72.4%), gold (29.7%), and alumino-silicates. The country also accounts for over 40% of global production of ferrochromium, platinum group metals, and vanadium.
