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The Minerals Council will continue engaging the DMPR on the Mineral Resources Development Bill to promote a regulatory framework that supports investment, growth, and transformation. Read More

The Minerals Council is engaging the DMPR on the MRDB to avoid litigation, advocating for clarity on empowerment, beneficiation, and mine closure to support investment and transformation. Read More

As MRDB negotiations begin, the Minerals Council underscores transformation gains—39% HDSA ownership, R3bn in SLPs, and rising female representation—to support a more inclusive, investable sector. Read More

Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane says constructive talks with government may prevent legal action over the MRD bill, stressing the need for certainty, growth and investment-friendly policy. Read More

The Minerals Council urges a transparent mining bill to boost investment, job creation, and growth. Key asks include clear regulations, growth, and stakeholder engagement. Read More

Minerals Council South Africa urges government to publish the bill’s impact assessment, citing low exploration spend and legal ambiguity as barriers to mining investment and growth. Read More

Minerals Council South Africa welcomes aspects of the draft bill but calls for clarity, streamlined processes, and pragmatic reforms to boost investment, artisanal mining, and sector transformation. Read More

Minerals Council SA says mining can still drive SA’s growth, but government must act. Experts urge urgent rollout of a mineral cadastre to unlock investment and enable exploration across the country. Read More

The Northern Cape leads SA’s green shift with booming renewables, critical minerals investment, and SKA science hub. The Minerals Council flags logistics as key to unlocking the province’s potential. Read More

SA mining output rose 3.7% in May 2025, with nickel and PGMs leading gains. The Minerals Council notes the rebound could lift Q2 GDP, breaking a six-month streak of annual production declines. Read More