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The United States and South Africa have begun early-stage discussions on potential bilateral investment deals spanning mining, energy and infrastructure, in a move that could ease strained relations between the two countries. Around 25 officials and industry representatives met in Johannesburg, marking the highest-level engagement this year focused on minerals cooperation. Talks centered on identifying priority projects, including rare earths assets such as the Phalaborwa mine, and building supply chains less reliant on China, while South Africa’s key mineral resources and processing capacity were highlighted as strategic areas of cooperation.