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Day 01: Minerals Council South Africa at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026
Impact-driven engagement and collaboration highlighting mining as a catalyst for inclusive growth and investment.
The Minerals Council actively participates in strategic conversations on investment, growth and collaboration at the Mining Indaba 2026. Through panel discussions, speaker sessions and key engagements, the Minerals Council brings industry, government and partners together to explore how mining can unlock shared value. The focus is on practical solutions that support confidence, competitiveness and long-term benefits for South Africa’s economy and society.
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Meet the Mining Indaba day 01 Minerals Council speakers
"We are succeeding as an industry, but we can do better. Mining is a foundation stone of the economy, and if we promote it positively, we can unlock even greater value for South Africa.”
- Paul Dunne, President, Minerals Council
Media statements and sound bites
Media statement: State of the mining nation
Media statement: Launch of the Facts and Figures 2025 Pocketbook
Facts and Figures 2025 Pocketbook
The Minerals Council has launched its Facts and Figures 2025 Pocketbook. It presents a data-based narrative about the state of mining in South Africa. The Pocketbook demonstrates why #MiningMatters, highlighting mining’s economic and social impact. The comprehensive Facts and Figures 2025 publication will be published in the third quarter of 2026.
The mining sector in 2025
to South Africa.
Mining for Mzanzi, mining for growth.
Mining is the foundation of South Africa’s economy, supporting growth, jobs, and infrastructure. Beyond minerals, it uplifts people by creating safe working places, empowering communities, creating business opportunities, and driving transformation. This fact sheet shows why #MiningMatters to South Africa.
Video gallery
Presentation
Launch of the Facts and Figures 2025 Pocketbook
Presented by Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist at the Minerals Council South Africa, this presentation provides a current, data-driven snapshot of the mining sector and aligns with the launch of the Facts and Figures 2025 pocket book. It highlights the sector’s contribution to the economy, employment and communities, supporting informed dialogue and a deeper understanding of why mining matters.
Media coverage
Social media feed
Reflecting on her experience, she highlighted the importance of young people taking their place in the mining industry and putting themselves out Read More
Joined by Dr Pontsho Twala, Director of the Wits Mining Institute, the discussion explored the intersection Read More
Drawing from her frontline work, she highlighted the critical role Read More
At today’s “What Do Young Professionals See as Mining’s Biggest Challenges?” audience participation session, Katleho Maeko, Deputy Head: Legal at the Minerals Council South Africa, brought sharp legal insight to the discussion.
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Mzila encourages the industry to see young professionals not as future leaders, but as present-day changemakers driving innovation in safety, sustainability, Read More
Investor confidence and national development goals often pull in different directions.
Chambers of Mines operate at the very intersection of these competing interests serving not just as advocates, but Read More
Collaboration between industry, government, and communities is key to unlocking sustainable progress.
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▪ Badirammogo Water User Read More
She emphasised that mining companies are investing in Read More
He highlighted that unlocking greater value from South Africa’s mineral wealth requires targeted investment, policy certainty, Read More
This morning, the Minerals Council South Africa hosted a media briefing featuring Bongani Motsa, Acting Chief Economist, Tebello Chabana, Senior Executive: Public Affairs and Transformation, Shamini Harrington, Senior Executive: Read More
He highlights a powerful thread running through today’s sessions: empathy as a strategic enabler.
From the immersive “Reimagining Partnerships Through Read More
“How do we responsibly leverage our existing resources Read More
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She also Read More
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He acknowledged a sobering reality: “The mining sector closed the year with 41 known fatalities. While this is Read More
The Minerals Council South Africa has released an official media statement reviewing fall of ground (FOG) interventions and reaffirming the sector’s continued downward trajectory.📄
📄 Download the official media statement: https://ow.ly/vI1y50Yc58E
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Today centres on safety, collaboration and how partnerships can strengthen mining’s impact. We focus on people, partnerships and practical progress.
This Read More
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa, highlighted the urgent need to revive exploration investment.
Exploration investment has declined sharply from R6.2 billion in 2006 Read More
Compiled under the leadership of our Chief Economist, Bongani Motsa, the Pocketbook presents credible, evidence-based insight into the sector’s economic and social impact and contribution Read More