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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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- About us
Kumba Iron Ore – Kolomela 
Impala Platinum - Rustenburg Corporate profile
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.
- At work
Anglo American – kolomela At work Overview
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.
- Mining in SA
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We showcase the significance of South African mining—its economic impact, social value, and transformative potential—while promoting a modern, responsible, and thriving industry.
Social indicators in mining
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.
- News
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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.
- In the spotlight
Petra Operations: Finsch Diamond Mine in the spotlight Overview
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.
Facts and Figures Pocketbook 2024
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.
- Portals
Women in Mining portal
Track gender equity in mining with real-time data on representation, career progress, GBV response, and development, driving accountability and transformation across the industry.
Employment relations portal
Access key workforce data on union representation, recruitment, and retrenchments, supporting accurate, aggregated insights that shape decision-making across South Africa’s mining industry.
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Media releases
- Chamber of Mines notes outcome of 54th ANC national conference leadership electionpdf
- Chamber of Mines notes Nersa’s approval of a 5.23% electricity tariff increase for 2018/2019pdf
- What if? - Mining investment in SA in an improved policy and regulatory environmentpdf
- Chamber talks partnership at launch of Kuruman one-stop centrepdf
- Chamber launches major health screening initiativepdf
- Chamber court application to review the reviewed mining charter postponed to February 2018pdf
- Chamber expresses regret at S&P downgrade decisionpdf
- Three-year wage agreement reached in coalpdf
- Chamber of Mines makes initial assessment of Davis Tax Committee’s reportpdf
- Chamber of Mines opposes Eskom’s application for 20% increase at NERSA hearingspdf
- Chamber of Mines notes High Court judgmentpdf
- Hearing on application by parties to join Chamber's Charter Review Applicationpdf
- Update: application for a declaratory order iro continuing consequences of ownershippdf
- Chamber expresses disappointment at industry safety performance in 2017pdf
- Chamber of Mines statement on Minister Gigaba's inaugural MTBPSpdf
- Chamber of Mines extremely concerned about violent incidents in mining communities, conveyed concern to SAPSpdf
- Chamber of Mines submits application to High Court for Mining Charter review and setting asidepdf
- Chamber of Mines hosts the launch of the urban agriculture initiativepdf
- What does the mining industry contribute to the South African economy?pdf
- Chamber’s non-attendance at Joburg Indaba dinnerpdf
- Chamber of Mines supports Cosatu’s stand against state capture and corruptionpdf
- Minister’s undertaking to suspend implementation of Reviewed Mining Charter noted in courtpdf
- Chamber of Mines agrees to Minister’s written undertakingpdf
- Chamber and its members have lost confidence in the Minister of Mineral Resources and in his leadership of the DMRpdf
- Chamber of Mines launches Mining for Schools initiativepdf
- Harmony Kusasalethu mine: Chamber of Mines extends sympathies and thankspdf
- Independent review of the UNCTAD report (final)pdf
- Chamber of Mines releases final independent report on trade misinvoicing pdf
- Chamber serves replying affidavitpdf
- Mining production falters in May on uncertain commodity prices pdf
- Chamber of Mines notes DMR statementpdf
- Parties formal agreement on moratorium made an order of courtpdf
- Chamber of Mines responds to DMR implementation of moratorium on the processing of applications submitted after 19 July 2017pdf
- Chamber of Mines shares concerns related to job losses in the mining sectorpdf
- Seismic event at Tau Lekoapdf
- Chamber lodges interdict to prevent Minister Zwane from implementing ‘unlawful’ noticepdf
- Minister's actions unlawful, says Chamberpdf
- Minister suspends implementation of Reviewed Charter pending judgmentpdf
- Chamber of Mines responds to Treasury’s Inclusive Growth Action Planpdf
- Chamber attendance at ANC policy conferencepdf
- Chamber of Mines fuel cell registering for carbon creditspdf
- Chamber of Mines applies to High Court for urgent interdict to prevent implementation of DMR’s Charterpdf
- Zwane talks offerpdf
- Chamber of Mines meets ANC delegationpdf
- Chamber of Mines update on legal process regarding DMR’s Mining Charterpdf
- Chamber of Mines rejects unilateral imposition of the DMR’s Charter on the industrypdf
- Chamber of Mines comments on anticipated release of DMR’s Mining Charterpdf
- Comprehensive Facts and Figures 2016pdf
- Update: Coal wage negotiationspdf
- First quarter 2017 STATSSA: Positive seasonal contribution of mining to the economy masks ‘very concerning’ underlying trendspdf
- Mr Roger Baxter, CEO Chamber of Mines, keynote address to the Junior Mining Indaba, 7 June 2017pdf
- Chamber of Mines confirm receipt of memorandumpdf
- Chamber of Mines appoints new office bearerspdf
- 127th Annual General Meeting of members of the Chamber of Minespdf
- Chamber of Mines deeply concerned by unfolding Eland shaft tragedypdf
- Chamber of Mines welcomes Minister Zwane’s addresspdf
- Chamber of Mines comments on Stats SA’s March mining production datapdf
- Job losses in mining industry slowed down during 2016 while production improved during first two months of 2017pdf
- S&P’S downgrade of SA’s debt rating a consequence of ‘illogical and damaging’ cabinet reshufflepdf
- Chamber of Mines ‘deeply concerned’ following cabinet reshufflepdf
- Mining financial position improved during fourth quarter of 2016pdf
- Chamber of Mines registers concern regarding 'recall' of Minister of Finance and Deputy Minister of Financepdf
- Chamber of Mines notes the appointment of new DGpdf
- Chamber notes Budget statementpdf
- Constitutional Court rules in favour of gold producerspdf
- Chamber notes SONA 2017, and welcomes commitment to mining industrypdf
- Mining production declines by 5% in 2016 compared to 2015pdf
- Chamber welcomes second Eunomix report: Unctad’s ‘mis-invoicing report’ further debunkedpdf
- Chamber of Mines responds to DMR’s comments at the Mining Indabapdf
- Coal wage negotiationspdf
- Chamber responds to Minister of Mineral Resources’ safety statement pdf
- Chamber of Mines notes the release of 2016 safety statisticspdf
- Mining production disappoints again in November, amidst signs of sector stabilising at very low levelspdf