Natural selection
Diamonds may be going through a rough patch, but their exclusivity and uniqueness will prevail
Shining example
The price of nickel, one of the ‘green minerals’ club, reflects geopolitical events and the impact of COVID
Gold rush
As investors seek a safe haven, the sun is rising for the yellow metal in new jurisdictions in Africa
Base indicator
Copper is seeing a resurgence due to applications such as electric vehicles and medical solutions
Vital ingredient
South Africa boasts the largest reserve base of manganese in the world, and with demand from China continuing to grow, it has become one of the country’s top mineral money-spinners
