THE MINERALS COUNCIL PARTNERS WITH THE NPA AND GBVF RESPONSE FUND TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

2 December 2022

The Minerals Council and its members launched a partnership with the NPA and GBVF Response Fund to support gender-based violence response centres in mining communities and labour-sending areas at a timewhen violence against women and children nationally has increased alarmingly.

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Standing with Survivors of GBVF [infographic]

SAFETY AND HEALTH - STOP-ACT-REPORT

3 November 2022

The mining industry remains committed to its goal of zero harm.

This year we are calling on all stakeholders to STOP-ACT-REPORT. Encouraging shared responsibility among all stakeholders, the Minerals Council believes that by working together we can make our world a safer place for ourselves and our children.

#Safety&HealthFirst #Khumbul’Ekhaya #RememberHome

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ROGER BAXTER TO STEP DOWN AS CEO OF THE MINERALS COUNCIL SOUTH AFRICA

31 October 2022

Over the past three decades, Roger Baxter has played a fundamental leadership role in almost every aspect affecting the mining industry and the economy.

He was part of the teams negotiating a new minerals policy for the country, the new mining charter, the energy policy white paper, skills development legislation, various growth strategies, and led the industry team that negotiated the new world leading practice royalty system.

The Minerals Council board and members that Roger for his generous contribution to the organisation and the country.

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MINERALS COUNCIL PARTICIPATES IN THE MHSC OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRIPARTITE SUMMIT 2022

Address by Minerals Council President, Nolitha Fakude

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5 October 2022

Nolitha Fakude’s address:

Cultivating our shared impact beyond mining – Choosing hope over despair

Roger Baxter’s presentation:

Future of South African mining – Unlocking its full potential

Jagersfontein

Minerals Council-sponsored humanitarian aid in Jagersfontein

We offer our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by these events.

Humanitarian assistance has reached Jagersfontein from aid organisations sponsored by the Minerals Council after a positive response from its members contributing towards the Minerals Council Jagersfontein Relief Fund. Short-term and longer-term interventions are underway.

The Minerals Council and its members are committed to the highest standards of tailings and waste rock management.

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