Mining led South Africa’s real GDP growth increased by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q), seasonally adjusted. This marks the strongest quarterly growth rate since Q2 2023, when GDP also rose by 0.8% […]
Read MoreJoburg Indaba 2025 unites mining industry’s power players
The 2025 Joburg Indaba, now in its 13th year, will take place on 8 and 9 October at the Inanda Club in Sandton, Johannesburg. Known for attracting some of the […]
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 MoreSouth Africa’s mining sector: Slow growth in a fast-moving world
By the numbers, South Africa’s mining sector is growing. But the question is, fast enough to matter? According to the latest Minerals Council South Africa economic report, the mining production […]
Read MoreMining input costs rose in June, driven by higher winter electricity tariffs
With the onset of winter electricity tariffs in June, mining input cost pressures intensified. The latest data shows a 1.4% year-on-year increase in the Minerals Council’s Mining Composite Input (MCI) […]
Read MoreMining sector turns to renewable energy to cut costs and secure supply
As the mining industry in South Africa faces challenges from increasing electricity costs and supply limitations, an increasing number of mining firms are significantly investing in renewable energy to ensure […]
Read More4IRinMining Seminar: Mining smarter with skills, safety, and tech
Key themes include leadership in digital transformation, aligning teams with tech strategies and reskilling mineworkers. At the 2025 edition of the 4IRinMining Seminar, industry experts explore how the mining sector […]
Read MoreWomen’s Month: Advancing gender equality in mining
As Women’s Month 2025 unfolds, the Minerals Council Women in Mining (WiM) Newsletter (2025, Edition 2) marks the occasion with the theme: “For All Women and Girls: Equality. Rights. Empowerment: […]
Read MoreMining drives jobs but leaves gaps in rural development
South Africa’s mining sector contributed over R200 billion to the economy in 2024 and created thousands of jobs in rural communities, yet social and economic benefits remain uneven as mine […]
Read MoreMore than hard hats: Mining sector confronts mental health crisis
Mining companies are strengthening their focus on mental health as the industry acknowledges the psychological toll of remote operations, long shifts, and high-risk environments. Increasingly, employers are adopting structured support […]
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