SA oil and gas: Prepare to meet thy boom - Mosa Mabuza, State's chief geologist

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More than 75 000 people have read last month's BizNews article based on our interview last month with James Lorimer, DA Shadow Mineral Resources Minister, where he likened the country's oil and gas potential to the Diamond and Gold booms that transformed the country. At last count, the recording of that interview on YouTube has been watched by almost 140 000 people. Here's the obvious follow-up - the "official" view from the South African State's chief geologist, Mosa Mabuza. His message, based on the science, is equally upbeat. In effect: Prepare to Meet Thy Boom. Good news at a time when the country needs it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Jun 2023 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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