Ron Smit

Supporting sustainable development in the mineral sector.

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

“An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.”

– Niels Bohr

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

@RaulBryanBW For a tourist (like me) it's quite nice to not visit a place that is overrun by other tourists... But yes, visiting the Okavango and the surrounding areas is really a must-see. I've done it, travelling from Zambia, would love to do it again.

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

@SheilaKhama True, insisting to make copper products rather than export copper cathode, for instance, also requires changes to the market.

[Mining For Zambia @mining4zambia]

How could Zambia be among the world’s 5 least attractive jurisdictions for mining investment when over a billion dollars of investment flowed into our mining sector in the last 12 months? We delve deeper into the @FraserInstitute's Annual Survey.👇🏾https://t.co/2RbZZBCHST

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

Very good questions and comments... Wish we knew the answers.

[Sheila Khama @SheilaKhama]

Both strong willed democrats given to argue. Makes me wonder are political & developmental skills mutually exclusive? Or is a better combination the dictatorial but brilliant benevolence of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew? Unbasfully brilliant, unapologetic hush &delivered exceptionally

[Andrew McCarthy @AJamesMcCarthy]

Last night I captured an 85 megapixel photo of our moon by using two telescopes and two cameras. Check out the details up close! The color is real, but much more subtle to your eyes. Increasing saturation reveals the rich geological history of our moon!

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

When your "education" limits your imagination it's called indoctrination. Those who cannot think for themselves are truly lost.
Education should be a rewarding experience which allows you to think, imagine, question, doubt and solve problems.

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

That's a lot of hippos... We do love seeing some of them, like from the banks of the Kafue River at Kasabushi.

[Africa Facts Zone @AfricaFactsZone]

Zambia has the highest population of hippos in the world with 40,000.

[Sheila Khama @SheilaKhama]

If mineral endowment interests you, note🌍global leadership ranking;
Diamonds- production & reserves (SADC)🇧🇼🇿🇦🇨🇩🇳🇦🇹🇿
Platinum-production &reserves (SADC)🇿🇦🇿🇼
Phosphate-production &reserves-Morocco
Cobalt production &reserves -DRC
Bauxite/Iron ore-unexplored reserves-Guinea✌️

[PWYP Zambia @pwypzambia]

There are two aspects to the country’s high poverty levels: 1) not collecting enough taxes, and 2) the little being collected isn’t being managed well. For more, read the report

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

True! Visiting the Falls at this time of the year, is more than something to see, it is literally an immersive experience! Be prepared to be drenched and to love it.

[Sheila Khama @SheilaKhama]

If you enjoy nature and especially water features Vic Falls on either the Zambian or Zimbabwe side is as good as it gets. In April & May the water volume is at its highest & this year the inflow is one of the highest from what I read. A very short drive from 🇧🇼town of Kasane 👏🌍

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

Someone worried about what you might say? Short-sighted. Your credentials and track record should speak for itself.

[Sheila Khama @SheilaKhama]

Today searched web, journalists globally writing about💎negotiations. But I, a citizen & my folk country being asked not to talk. WHAT! 50 years on I MUST read the FT about my country & my💎? Can volunteer everywhere globally but not @ home? A real gut punch Madam @MSPBotswana🙏

[DrAnaEBastida @AnaEBastida]

I will be honoured to chair a panel at The Global Conference on The Future of Resource Taxation -rethinking financial benefits from mining. Join us in Lusaka!

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

Interesting reading! So important to ensure a fair, balanced, and above all stable fiscal regime.

[Mukupa Nsenduluka @mukupa_ln]

Co-authored this report with @mbewekalikeka on 'Taxing Zambia’s Mining sector for the Energy Transition: Challenges & Opportunities.'

The full report & policy brief were launched 2 weeks ago in #Zambia.

You can access full report here⤵️:
https://t.co/vgACmNiWtO

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

@SheilaKhama Yes, citizens need to understand the costs and benefits of mining better, break myth of foreign owned companies stealing from the people. Transparency by govt about what is received (EITI) but also how spent by the state...

[Sheila Khama @SheilaKhama]

Unless we avail alternative & sustainable livelihoods for low income groups, poverty will be the unwelcome firewall between us and the battle to eliminate the use of plastic. No motivation to come on board.

[Isabelle Ramdoo @ir_ramdoo]

The road is long to match China. Even more reasons to support value chain developments in developing countries. Industrial policy is a de-risking strategy! What this space for @IGFMining work on this.

[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

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[Ron Smit @ronaldpsmit]

Yes it would be good to read the source material. Stats should be different for some metals (gold, copper, etc.) than for ores (Fe and Mn ores, for instance) that are used as ore in steelmaking, for instance?

[Isabelle Ramdoo @ir_ramdoo]

Hi Daniel, can you send me the source please? Thanks

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