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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.
SA’s junior mining is in steep decline. The Minerals Council warns that without investor-friendly reform, policy chaos and legal gridlock will keep exploration spend low—now just 7% of Africa’s total, down from 35%. Read More
At Shanghai Platinum Week, SA’s PGMs took centre stage in China’s green push. The Minerals Council joined industry leaders to highlight platinum’s role in clean energy, catalysis, and jewellery’s global resurgence. Read More
The Minerals Council SA warns a chrome export tax won't revive smelters, citing R84.6bn in 2024 exports. While backing tariff breaks, it urges proper consultation to avoid job losses and hurt to the mining sector. Read More
Minerals Council SA CEO Mzila Mthenjane urges Africa to leverage its mineral endowment for industrialisation, energy security and inclusive growth, calling for fair policy, investment and leadership. Read More
Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane says South Africa’s mining sector can grow and boost prosperity despite challenges like high electricity costs, policy uncertainty, and skills shortages. Read More
Minerals Council SA highlights South Africa’s strengths in PGMs, manganese, and chromium and urges urgent action to overcome challenges like power and infrastructure for mining sector growth and just transition. Read More
The Minerals Council calls for a clear illegal mining strategy to curb rising gold theft. It highlights gaps in legislation and urges reform to protect the industry and recover lost revenue from illicit activities. Read More
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
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