US and South Africa hold talks on mining deals, FT reports
The U.S. and South Africa have started preliminary discussions over potential resources deals including bilateral investments in mining, energy and infrastructure, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Around 25 officials from both countries met in Johannesburg on Wednesday to discuss minerals co-operation, the highest-level meeting to take place between the estranged countries this year, the FT reported citing several attendees.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
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