South African Minister and Top Miner Clash Over US Minerals Plan

Mantashe, Froneman clash publicly on how to offer US access to SA’s critical minerals

South Africa's mining minister rejects US mineral deal plan, citing lack of consultation and growing tensions with industry leaders.

South African Minister and Top Miner Clash Over US Minerals Plan

A proposal by South Africa’s biggest mining company and other business leaders advising President Cyril Ramaphosa on how to offer the US access to Africa’s critical minerals angered the nation’s mining minister who saw it as an attempt by the firm to advance its own interests.

Neal Froneman, Sibanye at odds with SA govt over US deal

Key PointsSibanye-Stillwater’s CEO Neal Froneman backed a U.S.-Africa minerals proposal that angered South Africa’s mining minister. Gwede Mantashe said his department and the Minerals Council were sidelined in the draft presented to President Ramaphosa. The disagreement highlights broader tensions over South Africa’s critical minerals policy and strained U.S. trade relations.South Africa’s mining group Sibanye-Stillwater, led by CEO Neal Fronem…

Mantashe, Sibanye-Stillwater clash over US minerals plan

South African Mining Minister Opposes US Minerals Strategy Backed by Top Miner

South Africa’s mining minister clashes with Sibanye’s CEO over a US-focused minerals plan, citing lack of consultation and national interest concerns.