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26 March 2025

Business-friendly policy environment needed to arrest decline in mining employment

Mining Employment: Q4 2024 Economic report archive

Formal sector employment in the mining industry declined by 3,180 workers to 468,898 in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024 when compared to Q3 of 2024. Disappointingly, this was the fourth consecutive quarter of declining employment in the mining sector.

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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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Minerals Council urges unlocking mining’s potential in National Budget

The Minerals Council welcomes the Budget Speech’s focus on growth. Mining is key to the economy, but unlocking its full potential requires urgent action to address constraints.

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Minerals Council honours Women in Mining for International Women’s Day 2025

The Minerals Council South Africa proudly honours the contribution of Women in Mining under the theme For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

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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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2024 COMPREHENSIVE FACTS AND FIGURES

The Comprehensive 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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