South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated metals and mining analyst and portfolio manager, Shamim Mansoor, who spoke to Mining Weekly in a Zoom interview. By focusing on mineral-based beneficiation, South Africa can transform its economy and solve this country’s financial problems, Mansoor, who has her own consultancy business specialising in metals and mining, asserts. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video).