South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s priority as Group of 20 president is overhauling the global institutions he sees as skewed in favor of the West. Donald Trump might just have beaten him to it — by swinging a wrecking ball at the G-20.

Investor participation in mining through BRICS partnerships offers several advantages, including capital inflow, access to advanced technology and expanded markets.

Analysts say US boycott could benefit other big powers, such as Russia and China, whose foreign ministers will be attending