Modernisation in mining

22 February 2023

Digital transformation is an imperative for mining as it serves as the seamless thread through all mining value chain processes, and enhances safety and health, security, production, and workforce and leadership capability.

Presentation: Exploring 10 insights into value creation through 4IR, digital and ESG
Presentation: Ten insights into 4IR (and ESG)*
Address by Roger Baxter: Exploring 10 insights into value creation through 4IR, digital and ESG
Review: Innovation Ecosystem Review
Media release: Rock Hazard Identification and Safe Removal Innovation Challenge 2022

*PwC and the Minerals Council will release the final report within two weeks.

Meet the Minerals Council’s Women in Mining Social Performance Heroes 2022

13 February 2023

Every year, we acknowledge the exceptional work done by women throughout the South African mining industry.

The Social Performance Heroes are women who have made significant contributions to the social performance portfolios of their companies, showing exceptional leadership, co-creating with all stakeholders, and empowering communities now and for generations to come.

Fact Sheet

Women in Mining Social Performance Heroes 2022 [cover]

#MiningIndaba #MakingMiningMatter

The Minerals Council continues to support debate and engagement at Investing in African Mining Indaba. Visit us at stand number C42 from 6 – 9 February 2023

DAY 2

DAY 1

Address: Minerals Council President Nolitha Fakude outlines mining’s contribution to South Africa
Media release: Minerals Council South Africa releases its position on climate change
Fact sheet: Climate Change February 2023

6 February 2023

The Minerals Council South Africa has published its annual statistical reference guide to the South African mining sector.

Facts & Figures Pocketbook

Media Release Facts & Figures Pocketbook Read More

#MakingMiningMatter

The mining sector in 2022

MINERALS COUNCIL SOUTH AFRICA AND ITS MEMBERS COMMIT TO AN UNWAVERING FOCUS ON SAFETY

The Minerals Council South Africa and its members are unwavering in their commitment to Zero Harm and note the significant reduction in fatalities to a record low of 49 during 2022 after a concerted effort by all stakeholders and strict focus on the safety strategies developed to improve working conditions.

Read more about member’s commitment to an unwavering focus on safety, and record safety performance in January 2023:

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 time when violence against women and children nationally has increased alarmingly.

Media Release Read more