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Junior Indaba 2026 Below, we share our Junior Indaba ENSight, a curated collection of articles offering expert perspectives on the key issues shaping the future of junior mining in South Africa and across the continent. As the industry navigates evolving regulatory frameworks, investment dynamics and the need for inclusive growth, these insights unpack some of the most pressing conversations.

South Africa has a multi-billion Rand forestry industry which is responsible for 9.8% of the country's agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 4.9% of South Africa's manufacturing GDP. The export value is over ZAR38.4 billion. It is a key contributor to South Africa's economy and a major employer, indirectly supporting well over half a million South Africans. Maintaining indigenous forests is vital to environmental health and mitigating climate change impacts.

The National Council of Provinces ("NCOP") adopted the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill (the "Bill") on 16 May 2024, following its passage through the National Assembly on 14 March 2024. The Bill underwent public consultations from 26 September 2023 to 29 January 2024. The next step is for President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider the Bill before signing it into law.