Peter Major, an esteemed mining expert and director of mining at Modern Corporate Solutions, joins host Motheo Khoaripe in exploring the recent development of Harmony Gold signing a five-year wage deal with trade unions. They delve into the implications this agreement holds for the South African mining sector.

Anton Ressel, strategic head for SME Support at Fetola looks at why financial backing is not the sole important requirement for jumpstarting a business. He says this is because money alone cannot remedy fundamental flaws within a business model. 

Chantal Marx, Head of Equity Research at FNB Wealth and Investments, teams up with host Motheo Khoaripe to delve into the nuances of commodities investment. The discussion centres on the contrasting approaches of investing in mining companies versus opting for direct exposure through ETFs. They analyse the potential benefits and risks associated with each strategy.