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ABOUT THE 2025 MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BILL
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources gazetted a draft Mineral Resources Development (MRD) Bill on 25 May 2025 to amend the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act. The Bill in its current form does not encourage or sustain the growth and investment that the mining industry needs to realise its full potential to create employment, stimulate the economy and fulfil its social mandate. The Minerals Council South Africa has submitted a comprehensive written response within the 13 August 2025 deadline for public submissions on the Bill. It anticipates extensive bilateral engagements with the DMPR to revise the Bill.
Investment.
Growth.
Jobs.
Transformation.
- South Africa needs a mining legislative framework that promotes global competitiveness, investment, growth and job creation.
- Uncertainty, delays in licensing and vague legislative provisions deter much-needed investment.
- A revised Bill that provides regulatory clarity and streamlined processes will lead to investment, increased exploration and mine development, job creation, higher revenues and long-term, sustainable growth.
- The Minerals Council is committed to transformation and sustainable development. These objectives will be achieved within a stable and predictable regulatory framework.
MEDIA STATEMENTS & RESOURCES
Media Statement
18 August - The Minerals Council South Africa is prepared for talks on the Mineral Resources Development Bill to create a conducive regulatory framework for investment.Sound Bite
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of Minerals Council South Africa, speaks about its submission on the Bill, which includes proposals to create a regulatory environment that is conducive to investment, growth and job creation.Presentation
Mining Industry Inclusive Procurement and ESD Progress Report 2023/24 - Fundiswa Ndaba, Senior Policy Analyst: Public Affairs and Transformation, Minerals Council South AfricaMedia Statement
11 July - The Minerals Council South Africa notes the corrections to the Draft Mineral Resources Development BillMedia Statement
27 May 2025 - First response on the Draft Mineral Resources Development BillSpeech
135th Annual General Meeting - Paul Dunne, President, Minerals Council South AfricaPRESENTATION
Minerals Council South Africa Responds to the Mineral Resources Development Bill
The Minerals Council SA is engaging with the DMPR on key areas of interest in the Mineral Resources Development Bill, offering a high-level overview of priorities to help find common ground before the next draft.
PUBLICATION
South Africa’s Mining Industry Meets Transformation Targets
The Minerals Council SA is committed to transformation beyond the Mining Charter, ensuring mining remains a catalyst for economic growth and a source of sustainable, safe, and healthy jobs. This fact sheet highlights the progress and initiatives driving this impact.
