Business International News South Africa, US Micheal van Wyk May 22, 2025 0 Comments

South Africa, US will discuss critical minerals, Ramaphosa says

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (Image: GCIS)

South Africa and the United States will discuss the issue of critical minerals, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday, after a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House.

South Africa made it clear during the talks with Trump that it had up to nine critical minerals that the US needs, Ramaphosa added. “We want to cooperate,” he told a press conference in Washington.

(By Costas Pitas and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Alexander Winning)

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Michael van Wyk — Head Writer, MiningFocus Africa Michael van Wyk is the Head Writer for MiningFocus Africa, specializing in Africa’s mining and resources sector. With over a decade of experience, he reports on gold, copper, critical minerals, and mining digitisation, translating complex industry trends into clear, actionable insights. Michael has interviewed top executives, policymakers, and technical experts, making him a trusted voice on the continent’s mining markets and investment landscape.