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Minerals Council president Paul Dunne calls for rational, well-informed policy decisions in ongoing minerals legislation talks, warning that uncertainty threatens investment and industry growth. Read More

CEO Mzila Mthenjane calls for pragmatic, inclusive measures to address rising power costs and policy risks threatening jobs, exports, and growth in South Africa’s chrome sector. Read More

The Minerals Council warns that proposed mining legislation could undermine investor confidence, stall growth, and cost jobs. Its submission calls for urgent revisions to avoid long-term economic damage. Read More

The digital mining cadastre’s rollout shifts to October 2025. DMPR and Minerals Council say accuracy matters more than speed, citing risks of data errors and overpegging. Western Cape rollout starts this year. Read More

Eleven private train operators approved for major mining routes. Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane says reforms are progressing, with collaboration expected to boost long-term freight capacity. Read More

At UJ’s centenary Mining Summit, the Minerals Council reaffirmed its role in shaping a sustainable, investor-friendly sector, backing reforms that promote beneficiation, community impact, and global competitiveness. Read More

Bongani Motsa of the Minerals Council SA warned that Africa’s reliance on raw mineral exports undermines growth. He urged beneficiation and local manufacturing to unlock real value and drive development. Read More

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