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Government-Business Partnership Phase 3 Launch
Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership marks the next stage of collaboration between the government and business to drive inclusive growth, create jobs and rebuild confidence in South Africa.
Building on progress achieved in energy and logistics, Phase Three focuses on implementation, investment, competitiveness and structural reform. As one of the country's most important economic sectors, mining has a critical role to play in delivering these priorities.
Watch the livestream to follow the launch and hear more about the partnership's priorities for South Africa.
Resources
Media statement
Government and business launch Phase 3 of their partnership to accelerate growth above 3%, create jobs and unlock investment across key sectors.Presentation: Government-Business Partnership Phase 3 Launch
Explore the priorities shaping Phase 3 of the Government Business Partnership and its focus on growth, jobs and investment. Download the launch presentation.Op-ed: Seizing South Africa’s Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council South AfricaSouth Africa’s mining sector must be a national economic priority to unleash its inherent and powerful multiplier effects to make significant inroads into high levels of unemployment and contribute to industrialisation to maximise our latent mineral potential, driving transformation and social prosperity. This can be achieved through targeted incentives and reducing the cost of doing business.
Prospects for growth of the sector’s medium- to long-term profile of production are not immediately promising, which is disappointing and frustrating given the significant contribution it continues delivering to the fiscus and society despite the multiple constraints under which it has, and continues to, operate.
Sound bites
Minerals Council leaders detail how the Government-Business Partnership Phase 3 will boost competitiveness, drive growth, and secure the sector's rightful place.
Paul Dunne
President, Minerals Council South Africa
Mzila Mthenjane
CEO, Minerals Council South Africa;
Government-Business Partnership FAL
Richard Stewart
Vice President, Minerals Council South Africa;
Government-Business Partnership CEO Sponsor
Why #MiningMatters
Mining sits at the heart of South Africa's economic future. A competitive, sustainable and growing mining industry can unlock investment, support industrialisation, strengthen exports and create jobs, while contributing to the inclusive growth and shared prosperity South Africa needs.
Snapshot 2025: Mining at a glance
R1.2 trillion
(+7.5%)
(2024: R1.08 trillion)
R477.1 billion
(+7.8%)
(2024: R442.7 billion)
contribution to GDP
6.2%
(2024: 6.0%)
R861.4 billion
(+7.3%)
(2024: R802.7 billion)
Mineral exports
Employment5
Employee earnings
R37.0 billion
(+2.5%)
(2024: R36.1 billion)
R22.1 billion
(+2.4%)
(2024: R21.6 billion)
R31.0 billion
(-28.7%)
(2024: R43.6 billion)
R10.6 billion
(-33.4%)
(2024: R16 billion)
4 Based on current market prices.
5 Full-year employment number for 2025.
* Tax data reported by SARS for the 2024/25 financial year.
TO SOUTH AFRICA
Mining for Mzansi, Mining for Growth.
From the minerals that power infrastructure, manufacturing and modern technologies to the exports that connect South Africa to global markets, mining supports economic activity far beyond the mine.
TO EMPLOYEES
Our People, Our Strength.
Behind every mine are people who depend on a thriving sector. Mining provides employment, skills development and career opportunities, while supporting families, businesses and communities.
