South Africa has the capital, skills, technology and a resilient mining sector. This was the general sentiment held by mining professionals and industry watchers at this year’s Joburg Indaba held […]
Read MoreMining industry needs to bolster its investment in skills development
Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources of South Africa, said in the closing address of The Joburg Indaba that mining companies must provide more bursaries for mining skills. […]
Read MoreFuel price adjustments: New rates effective September 3, 2025
The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 3rd of September 2025. South Africa’s […]
Read MoreMinerals Council says mining bill must attract more investment
The Minerals Council South Africa is set to engage extensively with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) on the proposed Mineral Resources Development (MRD) Bill, with the aim […]
Read MoreRamaphosa appoints Mantashe as acting Police Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, as Acting Minister of Police with immediate effect. Minister Mantashe will fulfil this role until Professor Firoz […]
Read MoreProgress made in rehabilitating and closing derelict, hazardous mines
With an additional R180 million allocated to the programme to rehabilitate and close derelict and hazardous mines in the previous financial year, Mintek successfully rehabilitated four asbestos mines in Limpopo […]
Read MoreR2.86 billion allocated to Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has been allocated R2.86 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. Of this amount, R1.16 billion, representing 40.55% of the total budget, will be […]
Read MoreFor prosperity, South Africa’s mining sector needs urgent action
As Minister Gwede Mantashe prepares to deliver Budget Vote 34 in Parliament today, the mining industry stands at a critical moment. On the eve of the address, Minerals Council South […]
Read MoreYet another season of uncertainty: Will mining ever get it right?
The mining industry is in a recession. This industry we so love is on its knees and requires urgent resuscitation. But how did we get here? Why have things deteriorated […]
Read MoreMinerals Council welcomes critical minerals strategy and MRDB launch
The Minerals Council South Africa has welcomed the launch of both the Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRDB) and the Critical Minerals Strategy by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources […]
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