“My Name is Thulani Skosana …” “I’ve studied, certified, qualified—and I’m still unemployed.” Not quite the comment you expect on an article about ESG! South Africa, what the heck is wrong with us?! This isn’t just one comment, it’s a warning signal. South Africa has thousands like Thulani, certified blasting certificate holders (miners) with LLBs […]
Welcome to the second edition of ZBS. This is your straight-talking take on mining, strategy, and what really matters in shaping the future of South Africa’s resource sector. In this edition, we unpack three of the most pressing issues gripping the industry right now, through a lens that doesn’t shy away from the messiness of […]
The tipping point – chatting about the future whilst falling off the cliff… My optimistic expectations for the PGM market, captured in ZBS Edition #1, proved well founded and supported by almost all the PGM experts that spoke at the PGM Day on 3 April 2025. But as is often the case, some trigger events, […]
I truly believe that progress starts with the truth- fact-based, unfiltered, unapologetic, and backed by real-world experience. That’s exactly what ‘Zero Bull Sh*t’ is here to deliver! This newsletter isn’t about corporate fluff or polished PR spin; it’s about keeping you informed, calling things as they are, and sharing real insights that matter. But first, […]
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