Mining Indaba: Mining done right should benefit local communities.

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GUEST - Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi – Royal Bafokeng Nation King.

On the sidelines of the mining indaba, KayaBiz caught up with His Majesty, the King of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, to explore how his people have successfully built a future beyond mining. With only 4% of the community directly dependent on mining, the Bafokeng have developed a long-term vision that ensures sustainability, resilience, and prosperity for generations to come.

We discuss the importance of diversification, the strategic structures put in place to safeguard the community’s future, and why similar success stories remain rare in other mining communities. Despite the King’s openness to sharing insights and offering counsel, why has it been so difficult to replicate Phokeng’s model elsewhere?
5 Feb 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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