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We champion the growth of South Africa’s mining industry—supporting our members with strategic insight, strong advocacy, and a united voice for meaningful progress.
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We champion the growth of South Africa’s mining industry—supporting our members with strategic insight, strong advocacy, and a united voice for meaningful progress.
We advocate for a thriving, responsible mining sector—driving growth, transformation, and sustainability. Our Corporate Profile fact sheet highlights our impact, priorities, and progress—offering a deeper look into how and why mining truly matters for South Africa’s future.
We advance the industry & position by engaging in initiatives across health, education, and policy. We focus on fostering growth, ensuring compliance, and promoting responsible mining practices.
We showcase the significance of South African mining—its economic impact, social value, and transformative potential—while promoting a modern, responsible, and thriving industry.
The Minerals Council commissioned a comprehensive report on mining’s impact across key commodities—Gold, Diamonds, Coal, and PGMs. Explore the fact sheet to see why mining matters for jobs, growth, development, innovation, and thriving communities across South Africa.
Stay informed with the latest industry updates, insights, and announcements. Explore how mining is evolving and shaping South Africa’s future, one story at a time.
Explore the Minerals Council’s key events, milestones, and initiatives—highlighting the people, partnerships, and progress shaping South Africa’s mining industry and driving impact across the sector.
The Facts and Figures 2024 highlights the vital role of mining in South Africa’s economy and society. The book explores why #MiningMatters, showcasing the industry’s contributions, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable growth.
Track gender equity in mining with real-time data on representation, career progress, GBV response, and development, driving accountability and transformation across the industry.
Access key workforce data on union representation, recruitment, and retrenchments, supporting accurate, aggregated insights that shape decision-making across South Africa’s mining industry.
The Minerals Council SA pays tribute to Barry Davison, former president and transformation advocate, remembering his leadership during critical negotiations that shaped SA’s mining laws in the early 2000s. Read More
At COALSAFE 2025, SACMA, the Minerals Council and industry leaders recommitted to Zero Harm, transformation, and mental wellness—placing people at the heart of sustainable coal mining. Read More
Minerals Council SA CEO urges Africa to lead the global shift to green minerals by unlocking industrialisation and investment through the Africa Mining Vision and Agenda 2063. Read More
Experts stress diversified supply chains to reduce risks. Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane highlights South Africa’s vast critical minerals and role in sustainable development and growth across Africa. Read More
Experts stress digitisation, leadership and collaboration to reduce workplace injuries. Minerals Council’s Dushendra Naidoo highlights evolved Khumbul’ekhaya programme driving data-led safety in mining. Read More
The Minerals Council SA is urging government to adopt a clear strategy to tackle illegal mining, warning that the full criminal value chain must be addressed. SA loses nearly $1bn a year to illicit mining activity. Read More
Minerals Council SA slams draft mining bill as harmful to growth. Mantashe revises BEE clauses, but concerns remain. The public has until 13 August 2025 to submit comments. Read More
Despite two key changes to SA’s draft mining bill, the Minerals Council says it still fails to boost investment or growth. Public comment closes 13 August as industry calls for more substantial revisions. Read More
Mining remains under pressure. Hugo Pienaar notes a year-on-year slump and weaker output in early 2025 due to heavy rains up north. April saw a 7.7% dip in production but a slight month-on-month lift. Read More
Minerals Council notes changes to draft mining Bill removing BEE rules for exploration. While welcomed, the Council says the Bill still fails to support growth, investment, and policy certainty. Read More
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