Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining Industry
James Campbell
Presentation to Drexel University MBA group in Johannesburg on 11 May 2023.
The role of Geoscientists in a Junior Exploration CompanyJames AH Campbell
The role of Geoscientists in a Junior Exploration Company.
Presentation to the Geoskills Webinar 7 July – 11 August 2020, part of the Foundations for a Geological Career series.
Compiled and presented by James Campbell on 14 July 2020.
The Future of Botswana's Diamond Resources
James AH Campbell
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Gaborone, Botswana
16-17 May 2022
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The role of Geoscientists in a Junior Exploration CompanyJames AH Campbell
The role of Geoscientists in a Junior Exploration Company.
Presentation to the Geoskills Webinar 7 July – 11 August 2020, part of the Foundations for a Geological Career series.
Compiled and presented by James Campbell on 14 July 2020.
The Future of Botswana's Diamond Resources
James AH Campbell
Botswana Resources Infrastructure and Energy Forum ('BRIEF')
Gaborone, Botswana
16-17 May 2022
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Some background on JORC; Why have a JORC Code?, The JORC Code – What is does; JORC a principles based Code; Classification; Stakeholders; 2011 Review of the JORC Code; JORC internationally and its importance.
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A presentation entitled:
"Diamond exploration, mining, financing and driving entrepreneurial behaviour".
to the Antwerp World Diamond Council and Gordon Institute of Business ('GIBS') global seminar entitled "From Mine to Finger. A deep dive into the world of diamonds". 7 February 2024 at GIBS.
Most of the participants are either entrepreneurs in the diamond downstream space or academics from both institutions.
Case Study on AK6 Karowe Mine. Discovery through to Production: Learning the ...James AH Campbell
Case Study on AK6 Karowe Mine. Discovery through to Production: Learning the Lessons of History. Botswana Diamond Explorers Conference 25-26 April 2017 Orapa Mine.
Mining Investment in Uganda
Hosted by Hon Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
De Beers - Rise and Fall - Diamonds Case Arjun Parekh
A very short presentation on De Beers and its Rise and Fall. How De Beers Controlled the Market (Monopoly), How De Beers lost control over the demand and market share.
Challenges
Inaccurate forecasts of retailer demand has become a major issue at Obermeyer. The two major factors that made this task more difficult was the increase in product variety and intense competition in market. Second challenge the company had faced was to allocate production between Hong Kong and China. Although Obermeyer had 1/3 of Parka production in China for 1992, this year the organization insisted on increasing the sales to half. There was difference in quality and labor rate at China and Hong Kong which made allocation decision more difficult.
Another challenge the company faced was the larger lead time. The company had supplies of raw materials from various countries which resulted in delayed production time. Organization challenges along with competition from competitor companies were major challenges the company had faced.
Analysis
From the sales predictions that the six managers forecasted, a coefficient of variation (COV) was determined, which indicated the level of spread of the forecasted data. The COV values were broadly divided into two levels, the low risk group and the high risk group. Every value below 0.2 were considered to be among the lower risk items and all the items above COV value of 0.2 were considered to be of higher risks. Once the risk levels of each item were determined, the quantities of items to be produced in first and second production cycles could be calculated with least risk. 70% of the entire sales forecast for the lower risk items were ordered to be produced. Only 30% of higher risk items were ordered to be produced in the first production cycle. The quantities which amounted to 1200 were manufactured in China and that which were close to 600, were manufactured in Hong Kong in the first production cycle.
Once the 80% of the orders were received from the retailers from the Vegas show, a clear picture of the demand forecast could be obtained, according to which the rest of the items could be manufactured either in China or Hong Kong. Referring to exhibit 1, the four products to be produced in China in the first production cycle are: Assault, Seduced, Entice and Electra. These four products have COV less than 0.2. However Gail, Daphne, ISIS, Anita, Teri, Stephanie are produced in Hong Kong for the first production cycle as they have a high level of risk associated with it.
Conclusion
Short term operational changes
o Decrease lead time by obtaining raw materials from geographically closer locations to ensure timely delivery
Long term operational changes
o Cross scaling Chinese labors which would help the company produce quality and reliable goods at a cheaper price
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining IndustryJames AH Campbell
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining Industry.
Society of Economic Geologists, SA Chapter.
6th October 2022, University of the Witwatersrand.
Some background on JORC; Why have a JORC Code?, The JORC Code – What is does; JORC a principles based Code; Classification; Stakeholders; 2011 Review of the JORC Code; JORC internationally and its importance.
Rowan Karstel explains the coal logistics challenges that are present in Mozambique during the 2nd Annual Coal Transportation Africa Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Diamond exploration, mining, financing and driving entrepreneurial behaviour.James AH Campbell
A presentation entitled:
"Diamond exploration, mining, financing and driving entrepreneurial behaviour".
to the Antwerp World Diamond Council and Gordon Institute of Business ('GIBS') global seminar entitled "From Mine to Finger. A deep dive into the world of diamonds". 7 February 2024 at GIBS.
Most of the participants are either entrepreneurs in the diamond downstream space or academics from both institutions.
Case Study on AK6 Karowe Mine. Discovery through to Production: Learning the ...James AH Campbell
Case Study on AK6 Karowe Mine. Discovery through to Production: Learning the Lessons of History. Botswana Diamond Explorers Conference 25-26 April 2017 Orapa Mine.
Mining Investment in Uganda
Hosted by Hon Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
Mining On Top: Africa - London Summit
24-26 June 2014 | London
De Beers - Rise and Fall - Diamonds Case Arjun Parekh
A very short presentation on De Beers and its Rise and Fall. How De Beers Controlled the Market (Monopoly), How De Beers lost control over the demand and market share.
Challenges
Inaccurate forecasts of retailer demand has become a major issue at Obermeyer. The two major factors that made this task more difficult was the increase in product variety and intense competition in market. Second challenge the company had faced was to allocate production between Hong Kong and China. Although Obermeyer had 1/3 of Parka production in China for 1992, this year the organization insisted on increasing the sales to half. There was difference in quality and labor rate at China and Hong Kong which made allocation decision more difficult.
Another challenge the company faced was the larger lead time. The company had supplies of raw materials from various countries which resulted in delayed production time. Organization challenges along with competition from competitor companies were major challenges the company had faced.
Analysis
From the sales predictions that the six managers forecasted, a coefficient of variation (COV) was determined, which indicated the level of spread of the forecasted data. The COV values were broadly divided into two levels, the low risk group and the high risk group. Every value below 0.2 were considered to be among the lower risk items and all the items above COV value of 0.2 were considered to be of higher risks. Once the risk levels of each item were determined, the quantities of items to be produced in first and second production cycles could be calculated with least risk. 70% of the entire sales forecast for the lower risk items were ordered to be produced. Only 30% of higher risk items were ordered to be produced in the first production cycle. The quantities which amounted to 1200 were manufactured in China and that which were close to 600, were manufactured in Hong Kong in the first production cycle.
Once the 80% of the orders were received from the retailers from the Vegas show, a clear picture of the demand forecast could be obtained, according to which the rest of the items could be manufactured either in China or Hong Kong. Referring to exhibit 1, the four products to be produced in China in the first production cycle are: Assault, Seduced, Entice and Electra. These four products have COV less than 0.2. However Gail, Daphne, ISIS, Anita, Teri, Stephanie are produced in Hong Kong for the first production cycle as they have a high level of risk associated with it.
Conclusion
Short term operational changes
o Decrease lead time by obtaining raw materials from geographically closer locations to ensure timely delivery
Long term operational changes
o Cross scaling Chinese labors which would help the company produce quality and reliable goods at a cheaper price
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining IndustryJames AH Campbell
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining Industry.
Society of Economic Geologists, SA Chapter.
6th October 2022, University of the Witwatersrand.
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining IndustryJames AH Campbell
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining Industry. By James AH Campbell to the University of Notre Dam Business School MBA delegation 4 March 2019, Johannesburg
Objective Capital's Global Resources Investment Conference 2011
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Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining IndustryJames AH Campbell
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Compliance & Reporting in the Minerals Industry
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University of the Witwatersrand
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10th October 2022, Johannesburg.
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Technological approaches to diamond exploration on the Thorny River prospect,...James AH Campbell
Technological approaches to diamond exploration on the Thorny River prospect, South Africa.
Presentation to the Geological Society of South Africa's African Exploration & Technology Showcase.
Johannesburg (virtual) edition.
12 November 2021.
Corporate Governance for South African Mining Companies (a practitioners view)James AH Campbell
Corporate Governance for South African Mining Companies (a practitioners view)
Compliance & Reporting in the Minerals Industry
19th October 2021
University of the Witwatersrand
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Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African Mining Industry
1. Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges
facing the South African Mining Industry
James AH Campbell
Managing Director, Botswana Diamonds plc
2. 2
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the South African
Mining Industry
◆ Global Mining Trends
◆ Global Exploration Trends
◆ South African Mining Industry
◆ Exploration and Juniors in South Africa
◆ Revitalising the Industry
Drexel University MBA delegation
11th May 2023, Johannesburg
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
4. 4
Clean energy technologies drive growth
The next decade will be one of the most exciting and transformative in the mining
industry’s history. The way in which mining companies prepare for the change to a low-
carbon, low-waste, purpose-driven future could make or break their competitive
advantage.
*SDS = Sustainable Development Scenario
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
Deloitte, 2022
5. 5
New geographies are emerging
Geopolitical power could shift from oil-dominated countries to critical metal-dominated
countries.
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
KPMG, 2022
6. 6
◆ Russia is an important producer in aluminium and nickel. Further price increases or
disruptions in supplies of these metals could make the energy transition more costly.
◆ Russia is the world’s second-largest gold producer. The war in Ukraine impacted gold price
due to safe-haven buying of gold-backed exchange-traded funds. Gold price is expected to
fall by 10% in 2023, weighed down by tighter monetary policy in the EU and the US.
Russia and Ukraine: impact of the war
0
10
20
30
40
Palladium
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Percent of global production
Russia precious metals production
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-1,0
-0,5
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1,0
1,5
1 000
1 200
1 400
1 600
1 800
2 000
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Gold
10-year U.S. real interest
rate (RHS)
US$/toz Percent
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
World Bank, 2022
7. 7
Time for major investments
The global mining industry is experiencing unprecedented change. Miners need to utilise
their strong current financial position to take a leading role in the world’s clean energy
transition and continue to generate significant stakeholder value.
The strategic imperative is to make major
investments in exploration, production,
processing and refining in a responsible
and sustainable fashion.
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
PwC, 2022
8. 8
Critical mineral deals
Although gold dominated deals in 2021, the deals value for critical minerals has doubled
since 2020. The trend is expected to continue over the next 5-10 years.
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
PwC, 2022
9. 9
Market cap growth
Over the past year the market caps of the top five listed producers in rare earths, graphite
and lithium have spiked 154%, 101% and 56% respectively.
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
PwC, 2022
11. 11
Trends in global exploration budgets
◆ The increase following the 2016 historic eleven-year low was short-lived.
◆ Fast recovery in market conditions and easing lockdowns allowed reactivation of
exploration programs by mid-2020.
◆ Some carry over into 2021, combined with high metals prices and increased
financings has led to a strong budget recovery in 2021 and beyond.
Strong exploration budgets recovery in 2021 onwards
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
S&P, 2022
12. 12
Trends in exploration budgets by region
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
13. 13
Trends in major/junior exploration budgets
◆ Junior exploration
budgets have
increased by 62%.
◆ However, majors
continue to account
for half of global
exploration
budgets.
◆ Majors' budgets
increased 27% from
2020 to 2021.
Majors account for half of exploration budgets
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
S&P, 2022
14. 14
Trends in exploration budgets by stage
◆ Grassroots' share of
allocations hit an all-time
low of 24% in 2020, while
mine-site hit an all-time
high of 41% as the
pandemic made large-scale
programs more difficult.
◆ Despite grassroots'
recovery, its global budget
share is the second lowest
on record at 26%.
◆ Mine-site is at a record
high of 38% and the
majors’ share dominates at
49%.
Mine-site exploration budgets at record high
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
S&P, 2022
15. 15
Exploration spend by region and commodity
24%
16%
10%
19%
17%
11%
3%
2021 exploration spend by region (US11,2bn)
LatAm
ROW
Africa
Canada
Australia
US
56%
21%
4%
4%
1%
2%
1%
11%
2021 exploration spend by commodity
Gold
Copper
Zinc
Nickel
PGMs
Diamonds
Uranium
Others
◆ Global exploration budgets rebounded by
35% to $11.24 billion in 2021, an eight-year
high.
◆ The number of active explorers increased
10% to 1,948, the fourth consecutive annual
increase.
◆ Except for diamonds, all
commodities boosted
considerable budget increases
in 2021, after the pandemic-
induced plunge of 2020.
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
S&P, 2022
16. 16
Mining project developments
From pandemic blues to decarbonisation fever
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
E&MJ, 2021
17. South African Mining Industry
17
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
18. 18
SA’s share of strategic minerals
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
DMRE, 2022
19. Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
SA mining sector contribution
19
◆ The mining sector contributed 7% in real
terms to GDP in 2020. In the same year, the
South African economy contracted by 6.8%,
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
◆ In 2021 mining production volume
recovered by 11.6% and mining production
value exceeded R1 trillion for the first time
(+30%).
◆ Mining GDP reached R481 billion (+11.8%).
◆ However, sector production has not
recovered since the 2000/2006 peak and is
struggling to maintain 2015 levels.
SA Minerals Council, 2020 & 2022
20. Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry 20
◆ South Africa is the world’s
largest producer of PGMs
(72%).
◆ SA produces 54% of
world’s chrome.
◆ Once the world’s top gold
producer, SA currently
accounts for 4.2% of global
production.
◆ 70% of SA coal is
consumed locally in power
stations; higher grades are
exported.
◆ SA still has >300 years of
PGMs and >200 years of
coal reserves available.
◆ The country has an
estimated <40 years of
available gold resources
remaining.
Contribution by commodity
Coal
PGMs
Iron Ore Gold
Manganese Chrome
Non-Ferrous
Diamonds
SA Minerals Council, 2022
21. 21
South Africa’s mining exports
Source: Wikimedia
◆ In April 2022 SA’s exported bulk
mineral tonnages dropped to
their lowest level since the
COVID-19 lockdown due to rail
and port logistics bottlenecks.
◆ Currently, better commodity
prices are compensating for
underperforming export volumes,
but the cycle may reverse.
South Africa provides 71% of the EU’s needs for platinum and an even higher share of the
platinum group metals iridium, rhodium, and ruthenium (KPMG, 2022).
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
SA Minerals Council, 2022
22. Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
SA mining sector trends
◆ In 1980, mining contributed 21% to
the GDP. In 2020, this was down to
8.2%.
◆ In 1987, mining employment peaked
at over 760 000 individuals. In 2020,
mining employed over 450 000
people.
◆ In 2006, the PGMs sector became the
largest mining employer in SA, ahead
of gold. In 2018, PGMs employment
was down to 167 000 people.
◆ During the 2001-2008 commodity
boom, SA mining shrank by 1%/yr,
while the top 20 mining export
countries grew at an average 5%/yr.
◆ The SA mining industry is smaller now
than it was in 1994.
22
Statistics SA; Mining Review, 2022
23. Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
SA mining stocks performance
23
◆ A handful of mining shares drove JSE
growth over the 2018-2020 period.
◆ Platinum and copper price increases
lifted SA’s mining stock performance
late in 2021.
◆ The HSBC Global Mining Index and
the JSE Mining Index have shown
good correlation in UDS terms over
the past two years.
24. 24
The JSE exodus
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry Businesstech, DM, AmaranthCX, 2022
Number of JSE listed companies (1990-2020)
Number of JSE listings/delistings (1990-2021)
◆ In 1980 JSE held half of the world’s
mining capitalization.
◆ 57% drop in last 30 years.
◆ 10% expected to delist in 2022
◆ 6 new listings to date - only 4 are new
(2 transfers).
◆ Only 40 mining companies listed (12
small cap stocks).
◆ JSE becoming a market for very large liquid
companies.
◆ Institutions managing 90% of SA funds only
invest in top 100.
◆ Few true IPOs being made.
◆ Exploration companies always start small.
◆ No junior mining and exploration companies
able to raise money.
“If all investors are wholesalers, they are not going to buy small quantities” Paul Miller
25. 25
Top mining risks
Commodity prices, permitting
risks and access to resources
and reserves are still key
issues, but it is the risks that
arise from externalities, such
as environmental regulations
and geopolitical factors, that
are really taking up executive
thinking time.
Prospecting for Solutions: Challenges facing the SA Mining Industry
KPMG, 2022
26. Risk: investors’ perceptions
26
◆ In terms of ‘investment attractiveness’:
◆ South Africa’s overall ranking has dropped from 43rd
to 75th globally; it now ranks 12th out of 15 African
mining jurisdictions
◆ Zimbabwe ranks as the least attractive jurisdiction
in the world for investment
◆ In terms of ‘policy perception’:
◆ South Africa ranks 11th in Africa and 65th globally,
just 14 places above Zimbabwe
◆ Botswana’s decline is due to concerns over
protected areas, labour regulations and taxation
◆ And ‘best practice mineral potential’:
◆ South Africa has gone from being the highest
ranked African country to being 8th from the bottom
◆ Botswana’s is only two places above South Africa
“Africa is the second least attractive region for mining investment when accounting for
both mineral potential and policy.”
Investment Attractiveness Index
Four African jurisdictions were ranked in the global bottom 10: Zimbabwe (84th), DRC (82nd), Mali
(81st), and South Africa (75th), based on their overall investment attractiveness scores.
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Fraser Institute, 2022
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28. 5,42%
4,12%
4,44%
3,66%
2,62% 2,58%
1,56%
1,64% 1,57%
1,43%
1,82%
1,34%
1,38%
1,10%
1,02% 1,05%
0,93%
0,76%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
SA's share of global exploration budgets
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Decline of SA’s exploration spend
◆ South Africa’s share of
global exploration
budgets has dropped
to 0,76%.
◆ The DMRE’s strategic
plan has set a target of
5% by 2025 (red line).
◆ South Africa’s ranking in Africa
continues to decline.
◆ SA’s share of African exploration
budgets has dropped to 7,66% in
2020.
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DMRE, 2022
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Junior mining contribution in SA
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◆ In 2019, junior and emerging
miners had estimated
revenues of R54.4 billion and
expenses of R55.5 billion,
despite the ongoing
challenges.
◆ Certain provisions in the
2018 Mining Charter
acknowledge the juniors’
specific requirements for
growth and development.
◆ The exploration sector
(largely junior and emerging
miners), is exempt from the
provisions of the Charter.
The junior and emerging mining sector represents 10% of the industry.
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Junior mining in SA
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◆ The junior mining sector in SA is
funded primarily from offshore.
◆ Exploration and resource
development projects in SA rely on
availability of foreign investment.
◆ South African junior miners aspire
to become larger mining companies.
◆ Only few companies have achieved
that objective.
◆ Dual listing does not equate dual
funding.
*Selected listed companies with market cap < ZAR 5 billion.
Company*
Market Cap
(ZARbn)
Listing
Jupiter Mines 4.60 ASX
Gemfields 4.27 JSE, BSX
Merafe
Resources
2.80 JSE
Orion Mining 1.00 ASX, JSE
MC Mining 0.94 LSE, JSE
Kore Potash 0.75 AIM, ASX, JSE
Eastern Platinum 0.44 TSX, JSE
ResGen 0.39 ASX, JSE (susp)
Buffalo Coal 0.36 TSX, AltX
Botswana
Diamonds
0.15 AIM, BSX
Europa Metals 0.05 ASX, JSE
Africamining, 2022
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Junior mining in SA
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An estimated 80% of mining licences are allocated to juniors and small-scale miners,
however junior miners are estimated to contribute 7% to the mining industry revenue
and to be responsible for 8% of total operational expenditure.
Number of Junior Mining Licences
Industrial Minerals
Diamond
Coal
Semi-Precious Stones
Iron Ore, Manganese
Gold
Chrome
PGMs
Heavy Mineral Sands
Base Metals
Phosphate
Natural Gas
MinCoSA, 2019
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Mining needs exploration
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A dysfunctional licensing regime in South Africa places the future of mining and its
contribution to the economy at serious risk.
Mining Weekly, 2021
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Zama Zamas: illegal mining
◆ Multi billion Rand organised crime
◆ R21 billion in lost tax revenue.
◆ R14 billion in annual gold production, mostly exported to Dubai (then India and China).
◆ 30,000 people ‘employed’, many alleged ‘foreigners’ (perhaps up to 70%).
◆ Fuelled by violence and corruption.
◆ King pins remain untouched.
◆ Essentially, out of control.
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Daily Maverick; Maseru Metro, 2022
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The State of South African mining
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◆ The future of South Africa’s mining sector is in flux.
◆ Rising costs, unreliable power supply, inadequate exploration/project pipeline.
◆ SA’s share of global exploration budgets at just 0.76% despite recent boom in commodity
prices.
◆ Section 12J of the Income Tax Act, and similar incentives, have failed to benefit junior
explorers.
◆ Industry decline compounded by prevailing regulatory and policy uncertainty.
◆ Backlog of more than 4,000 mining and prospecting rights, as well as mineral right
transfer application.
◆ Slow progress to replace a failed cadastral system with a modern, transparent
online system.
◆ Opacity in administration of rights applications fails to attract local and foreign investors.
◆ Legacy of Zuma administration largely unaltered by President Ramaphosa’s term.
◆ Investor confidence can return. However, it will have to be rebuilt from a low base.
MinCoSA; Daily Maverick; African Mining, 2022
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Concluding Remarks
From ‘sunset’ to ‘sunrise’ ?
◆ Access to geological information at no cost from state
institutions such as the Council for Geoscience.
◆ A modern, functional, and transparent mineral cadastre
system including access to historical holdings to ensure
transparency of historical and new mineral data.
◆ All data collected by exploration and mining companies is
made available to the DMRE when licenses are dropped or
expire.
◆ Enabling mineral policy and regulations, harmonised with
related-legislation.
◆ A well trained and functional DMRE, quick processing and
turn-around of license applications, and enforcement of the
use or lose principle.
◆ Access to finance and capital flows, including revising JSE
requirements that support rather than hinder Junior
exploration and mining.
◆ Efficient, cost effective and reliable infrastructure.
… and above all, consistency, predictability and stability
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Minerals Council of SA, 2022; Overberg Geoscientists Group, Nov 2020
38. About the Author
◆ James Campbell is Managing Director of Botswana Diamonds plc (a diamond
development company active in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe and listed on
London AIM and the Botswana Stock Exchange). He has spent over thirty-five years in
the diamond industry in a variety of leadership roles both in major and junior
companies.
◆ Previous roles include Non-Executive Director of Shefa Gems (where he is still Technical
Advisor); Chief Executive Officer and President of Rockwell Diamonds Inc; Non-
Executive Director of Stellar Diamonds plc; Vice President - New Business for Lucara
Diamond Corp, Managing Director of African Diamonds plc; Executive Deputy Chairman
of West African Diamonds plc and Director of Swala Resources plc and Bugeco sa.
◆ James also worked at De Beers for over twenty years; his roles included General
Manager for Advanced Exploration and Resource Delivery and the Executive Chairman
Nicky Oppenheimer’s first Personal Assistant.
◆ James holds degrees in Mining and Exploration Geology from the Royal School of Mines
(Imperial College, London University) and an MBA with distinction (and top student
prize) from Durham University. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa,
Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Materials, South African Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy and Institute of Directors of South Africa. He is also a Chartered Engineer
(UK), Chartered Scientist (UK) and a Professional Natural Scientist (RSA).
◆ James is also chairman and founding director of Common Purpose South Africa NPC (a
not-for-profit organization that develops leaders who cross boundaries and is
synonymous with the terms ‘cultural intelligence’ and ‘leadership beyond authority’).
CPSA celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2020. He was also a director, trustee and
chairman of the Joburg Ballet for almost fifteen years.
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