The automotive industry is a key part of SA’s economy. It is a relatively labour-intensive sector that is one of the country’s biggest exporters and is a source of both foreign investment and revenue.

While the government has adopted incentives to develop this downstream industry, it has given little attention to sourcing the minerals required to execute this goal...

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