Gwede Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe is a prominent South African politician serving as the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. He is a senior member of the African National Congress (ANC) and has played a significant role in the country's energy policy and mineral resource management. Recently, he has suggested that South Africa should reconsider its mineral exports to the United States in response to rising tensions over U.S. sanctions and political pressures.
Born on Oct 21, 1955 (69 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4 | 4.25 | 1.47% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 959,405 | $350,000 | 5,662$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.47% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 23,524 | $3,000 | 14$ |
| Totals | 5 | 64,366,371 | 982,929 | $353,000 | 5,676$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe, the ANC chairperson, became angry during the debate about the reconfiguration.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe is the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources advocating for a national critical minerals strategy.
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Liberia:
Gwede Mantashe is South Africa’s Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources who invited the Liberian delegation for a high-level gala meeting.
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South Africa:
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe stated that African nations should leverage their mineral resources against the US in response to Washington’s stance on the Expropriation Act.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe is the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy who suggested South Africa should reconsider exporting minerals to the US.
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