# Resources for Africa’s mining optimist Bernard Swanepoel has called on African governments to create favourable investment, exploration and mining development conditions. Speaking at the Junior Mining Indaba in Johannesburg, Swanepoel said junior miners are responsible for discoveries that become future mines. He warned that exploration capital is highly mobile, hence South Africa must improve its competitiveness to attract investors. He called for transparent regulation and efficient licensing systems to stimulating growth:
African states urged to create favourable conditions for mining investors[SOUND]
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