Pieter van der Merwe
Commodities & Mining Correspondent · Pretoria
Pieter van der Merwe covers commodities and mining for Africa Capital Watch from Pretoria. He tracks price cycles, mine economics, corporate strategy and regulatory shifts across South Africa, producing data-driven reporting and analysis that links market movements, investment decisions and government policy to outcomes for investors, workers and host communities.
Articles by this author
Finance & Markets
Fraud Schemes Exploit South Africa's Rush Into Gold and Digital Assets
Scammers target inexperienced investors seeking refuge in alternative assets
Finance & Markets
Emerging Market Turmoil Threatens South Africa's Financial Stability Heading Into 2026
Global instability and domestic challenges converge to test South Africa's economic resilience
Breaking News
Oil Markets Brace for Volatility as Trump Deploys Naval Forces Near Critical Shipping Chok
Geopolitical tensions threaten global energy security and economic stability.