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Even in SA, where mining firms act "legitimately", they still influence state actions to a great degree. It is in the interests of these resource extraction firms to keep Africa from developing, as it maintains those states' reliance on foreign aid and expertise, while keeping labour prices low
May 5, 2025, 5:20 PM
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