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Growth Gateway: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa, South Africa investment case

South Africa presents a 拢630 million to 拢1.35 billion opportunity in battery-grade nickel and manganese processing by 2030, through its mineral reserves, industrial base, and Special Economic Zone incentives.

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This presentation and summary was prepared by the Growth Gateway programme team in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group to present a robust investment case for South Africa鈥檚 critical minerals processing sector, with a focus on high-grade nickel and manganese. The document quantifies the economic opportunity, benchmarks South Africa鈥檚 competitive enablers, and outlines a curated pipeline of investment-ready projects.

The document addresses risks around energy security, infrastructure, and technology dependency, while showcasing the country鈥檚 industrial base, Special Economic Zones (SEZ) incentives, and renewable energy transition. The report encourages international investment and partnerships to scale South Africa鈥檚 midstream capacity and meet global demand for battery-grade materials.

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Published 17 September 2025

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