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South Africa: Mining charter an ominous sign of things to come

Revisions to the charter governing South Africa’s mining sector have been opposed by the industry and rattled the markets. In this Watch, we examine the industry’s complaints, explain the political context behind this increasingly interventionist turn in South African policymaking, and why it could be a sign of things to come.

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