# Investec economist Lara Hodes says South Africa’s mining sector remains a major contributor to economic growth, supported by the country’s rich mineral resources. According to Hodes, strong global demand for platinum group metals, gold, coal, iron ore, manganese and chrome continues to support exports. She added that fixing electricity and logistics problems could boost production and exports even further:
Investec economist says better logistics could unlock SA’s mining growth [SOUND]
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