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South Africa’s $2.5 Trillion Mineral Reserves Signal Shift Beyond Gold
Abstract:South Africa's untapped mineral wealth, valued at $2.5 trillion, highlights a strategic economic shift beyond traditional gold mining that could underpin long-term demand for the Rand.

Lead: Recent data highlights a massive $2.5 trillion geological endowment in South Africa, indicating a strategic pivot away from bullion and toward industrial metals like PGMs and manganese.
Macro Economic & Forex Implications
For the South African Rand (ZAR), this valuation serves as a theoretical floor but remains subject to extraction efficiency and logistical hurdles.
- Total Asset Valuation: $2.5 trillion
- Currency Pair Sensitivity: USD/ZAR
- Key Commodities: PGMs, manganese, chrome, and gold
- Long-term Drivers: FDI and Green Energy demand.
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