Miningweb weekly with Peter Major - Antimony boom, chrome tax and corporate controversy
In this conversation, Alec Hogg and Peter Major discuss the current state of the mining industry, focusing on gold prices, long-term investments, and the risks associated with mining ventures. They explore the importance of timing in mining decisions, the impact of government policies, and the strategic significance of minerals like antimony. The discussion also covers the proposed chrome tax and its implications for the industry, the challenges of exploration in South Africa, and the contrasting roles of small miners versus large corporations. The conversation concludes with a look at the controversy surrounding Zunaid Moti and Mike Miller, highlighting the complexities of corporate governance in the mining sector
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Balwin CEO Steve Brookes: “South Africa isn’t broken - it just needs hard work and good governance"
Balwin Properties founder and CEO Steve Brookes joins Alec Hogg to unpack how his company defied South Africa’s economic odds - growing revenue by 44%, profit by 33%, and headline earnings by 29% in just six months. Brookes shares why he believes optimism and hard work still pay off in a struggling economy, credits disciplined debt reduction for their success, and highlights how green building innovations are saving homeowners years on their bonds. He also calls out poor governance and infrastructure decay beyond the Western Cape, warning that South Africa’s growth hinges on municipalities that “deliver, not debate.”
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Herman Mashaba challenges Zille and the DA: “They underestimate me - but I’m not done with Joburg."
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba sits down with Alec Hogg in an unflinching interview about political ambition, betrayal, and the battle for South Africa’s biggest city. Fresh off a surprise by-election win, Mashaba fires back at Helen Zille’s claim that his “veneer is fading,” accuses the DA of trying to erase his legacy, and outlines how he plans to reclaim Johannesburg by building a people-first coalition. “They can call me whatever they want,” he says, “but I’ve got unfinished business - and it’s called fixing this city.”
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BN Briefing: WeBuyCars; Herman Mashaba; Balwin's CEO; Myanmar scams and Argentina's market surge
Today's BizNews Briefing covers WeBuyCars' profit surge despite a share drop , Herman Mashaba's hint at a possible one-term run for Johannesburg mayor , Balwin Properties' CEO Steve Brooks on strong results and the importance of good governance, the escape of 41 South Africans from human trafficking/scamming in Myanmar, and the Argentine market boom following Javier Milei's election victory.
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The BizNews Premium Briefing - Tuesday 28th of October 2025
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
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