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15 May 2025

Mining Production takes a hit in the first quarter of 2025

Mining Production: March 2025 Economic report archive

The March 2025 mining production statistics indicated a 2.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) contraction in real terms. The PGMs and gold industries accounted for the biggest declines of 9.9% and 11.1% (y-o-y), respectively.

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Inclusive procurement, enterprise and supplier development media roundtable

The Minerals Council hosted a media roundtable on inclusive procurement and ESD, amid the pending MPRDA review and ongoing mining transformation efforts.

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FOGAP 2025 Annual
Day of Learning

The Minerals Council, in partnership with SANIRE, AMMSA, and SACMA, hosted the Falls of Ground Action Plan (FOGAP) Day of Learning 2025, under the theme "Olympics of Falls of Ground".

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Minerals Council’s Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease Guide

This booklet is a resource for ex-mineworkers regarding the healthcare programmes available, should they be diagnosed with an Occupational Lung Disease.

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JOIN THE MINERALS COUNCIL AT THE INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA 2025

This year, we will launch the 2024 Facts & Figures Pocketbook and host the State of the Mining Nation briefing. Our CEO will have a fireside chat with Eskom & Transnet CEOs.

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FACTS AND FIGURES POCKETBOOK 2024

The Facts and Figures 2024 Pocketbook highlights the vital role of mining in South Africa’s economy and society. The book showcases the industry’s contributions, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable growth.

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