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BHP’s proposed takeover offer for Anglo American is set to shake up the global mining industry as the company looks to absorb the best parts of the South African-born mining house.
But the deal in its current form also marks the end of an era for the country and should serve as wake-up call for SA as it continues to be mostly shunned as a desirable mining jurisdiction, analysts say.
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