Director’s Cut: Unearthing SA’s rare earth power
07 Nov
Politics

Director’s Cut: Unearthing SA’s rare earth power

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Alec Hogg speaks with Graham Soden, CEO of Steenkampskraal Mine, about the growing geopolitical significance of rare earth elements and South Africa’s potential role in this global race. Soden reflects on his journey in mining, the promise of the Steenkampskraal project, and the rising demand for thorium and radium. He also addresses misconceptions about radioactivity, the challenges of attracting investment, and the importance of strategic partnerships in navigating a politically sensitive environment.Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Registerhere. Support South Africa’s bastion of independent journalism, offering balanced insights on investments, business, and the political economy, by joining BizNews Premium. Registerhere. If you preferWhatsAppfor updates, sign up to the BizNews channelhere.
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GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham: I’m ‘grateful’ that Trump is alive
15 Jul
Politics

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham: I’m ‘grateful’ that Trump is alive

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Politics tamfitronics An emotional Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday urged Americans not to talk about politics in the aftermath of former President Donald Trump’s shooting, but rather, “let’s just today be grateful that our former president, political nominee, survived an assassination attempt, and all try to do better here.”The South Carolina Republican told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that “there’s a lot of frustration on our side about the way President Trump has been treated, but I’m just grateful today that he’s alive.”He also underscored the unprecedented nature of the shooting, asking moderator Kristen Welker, “How could this happen? How could somebody get within 130 yards of the president with a rifle?”And as Graham expressed gratitude for Trump’s survival, he cheered the former president’s reaction in the aftermath of the shooting, calling Trump “the toughest guy,...
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