In what has been the longest economic downturn for the country since 1945, it has become necessary for government to consider alternative strategies and change various policies to allow business to grow the economy, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter said during a media briefing on Friday.
Ahead of the National Budget speech to be delivered by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni next week, the council gave its insight into what it feels the South African economy – and mining industry – needs.