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Menar is a South African mining company with an actively managed and growing portfolio of diversified minerals, with interests in thermal coal, anthracite, manganese and ferromanganese assets in South Africa. The company has business interests beyond South Africa, including gold and nickel subsidiaries in Kyrgyzstan and Turkey. Menar’s business strategy entails reinvesting earnings into its operations, which has positively influenced the company’s growth trajectory. We also believe in nurturing strong partnerships that align with our business objectives. We have the requisite expertise and proven track record to develop green-field projects and turn around acquired operations. The company is also deliberate in its efforts to benefit South Africa’s economic development. In 2023 two of Menar’s projects were announced at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SA Investment Conference, through a R1.4 billion pledge.  Menar’s investments extend beyond commodities, employing over 3,000 people across the group. Through its projects and acquisitions, the company aims to create even more employment opportunities. For more information, please visit www.menar.com

The Ferro Alloy Producers Association (FAPA) is an industrial association of ferroalloy smelting operations involved in the beneficiation of South Africa’s ores and minerals into ferroalloys for local consumption and export markets. For more information, please visit us online HERE.

The International Manganese Institute, also known as IMnI, is a not-for-profit industry association that represents manganese ore and alloy producers, manufacturers of metallurgical products or chemical compounds, trading houses, industry service providers, universities and research organizations around the world.

IMnI’s purpose is to contribute to the sustainable development of the manganese industry and provide guidance promoting economic, social and environmental responsibility to all stakeholders.

Learn more at https://www.manganese.org/en

The South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) is a non-profit, pro-competition, and non-governmental organisation that represents the collective interests of South Africa’s steelmaking industry. Established in 1962 as the South African Rolled Steel Producers Co-ordinating Council and renamed in 1995, SAISI serves as the industry’s focal point, providing leadership on strategic issues that promote economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

SAISI works to promote the value of steel across industries and to the public, supports fair market competition, and assists its members in growing and strengthening the steel market. Through its committees in Communication, Trade and Economics, Environment, Safety and Health, Education, Training and Product Sustainability, Raw Materials and HAZCOM, and Steel Market Development, SAISI drives collaboration, innovation, policy advocacy, and sustainable practices. These efforts ensure that SAISI continues to strengthen South Africa’s steel value chain and contribute to national industrial and economic development. To explore, visit https://www.saisi.org/

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) is the leading voice of the metals and engineering sector, representing companies across the value chain for more than 80 years. As an advocacy and industry support body, SEIFSA drives policies that promote industrialisation, competitiveness and sustainable growth. The organisation provides expert economic analysis, labour relations support, skills development solutions and compliance guidance to strengthen member capabilities. For more information, visit: https://seifsa.co.za/