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Day 02: Minerals Council South Africa at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026
Day two centres on safety, collaboration and how partnerships can strengthen mining’s impact.
Day two at Mining Indaba 2026 focuses on people, partnerships and practical progress. The Minerals Council South Africa leads with a media briefing on health and safety, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to Zero Harm. Throughout the day, the Minerals Council takes part in panel discussions and industry conversations that explore infrastructure, community impact and policy choices shaping mining’s future. Together, these engagements highlight how collaboration and partnerships across sectors can strengthen mining’s contribution to the economy and society.
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Meet the Mining Indaba day 02 Minerals Council speakers
"The mining industry has reduced fatalities in three decades by 91% to 41 from 484 in 1994. Injuries have fallen by 80% from 8,347 thirty years ago.”
- Japie Fullard, Chair of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm Forum
Media statement
Media statement: The Minerals Council South Africa reviews fall-of-ground interventions to continue the mining sector’s downward trajectory in safety incidents after a record year 2025
Media statement: The Minerals Council South Africa reviews fall-of-ground interventions
Speech
Health and safety media briefing
Japie Fullard, Chair of the Minerals Council’s CEO Zero Harm Forum
Publications
New mine health and safety milestones for adoption beyond 2024
The new mine health and safety milestones for adoption beyond 2024 fact sheet outlines the mining industry’s commitment to improving health and safety, with goals like achieving zero fatalities, reducing reportable accidents, and addressing issues linked to occupational health.
to employees.
Our people, our strength.
Employees are the heart of mining. The industry invests in their safety, health, and skills development to create well-paid, dignified, sustainable jobs that support families and secure bright futures. This fact sheet shows you how mining is improving the lives of employees.
Case study: alternative power sources in noise risk management
This case study highlights how Assmang Limited applied alternative power solutions to reduce noise exposure in mining operations. The approach demonstrates practical engineering controls that improve hearing safety and strengthen noise risk management underground.
Video gallery
Health and safety resources
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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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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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