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Purported Diamond rush in KwaHlathi outside Ladysmith, KZN

Date Published: 14 Jun 2021

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is aware of stories in the media including images and videos that are circulating on social media about the purported discovery of diamonds in Kwa ...

Announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on amendment to schedule two of the Electricity Regulation Act

Date Published: 10 Jun 2021

Good afternoon, We are holding this briefing today in a time of great hope and great difficulty. Difficulty, because we are in the midst of the worst economic crisis in our country’s r ...

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MINISTER MANTASHE WELCOMES MINING’S CONTRIBUTION TO QUARTER 1 GDP

Date Published: 08 Jun 2021

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe welcomes the contribution of the mining sector to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) first quarter of the 2021. Statistics South Africa announ ...

MINISTER GWEDE MANTASHE MEETS WITH EXECUTIVES OF RICHARDS BAY MINERALS

Date Published: 03 Jun 2021

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe today, 3 June 2021, convened a meeting with senior Executives of  Richards Bay Minerals at the Mhlathuze Local Municipality Civic C ...

COURT APPLICATION IN RESPECT OF THE RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

Date Published: 30 Apr 2021

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy confirms receipt of a High Court application from DNG Power Holdings (Pty) Ltd on 28 April 2021.   The Department and Minister of Mineral Resou ...

The Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) in Context

Date Published: 16 Apr 2021

In response to recent articles in the media following the announcement of the Preferred Bidders under the RMIPPP, there is a need to provide context around the objectives, design and the outcome of ...

Media Alert: Minister Mantashe to conduct Electrification Project Inspection in King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province

Date Published: 14 Apr 2021

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP), will on Saturday, 17 April 2021 conduct an Electrification Project Inspection in Mthatha West, Maiden Farm and Bongweni, King Saba ...

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Cancelled Event: - Minister Mantashe to handover a Community Healthcare Centre in Middleburg

Date Published: 08 Apr 2021

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP), will on Saturday, 10 April 2021, embark on an official Ministerial outreach programme in Middleburg, Mpumalanga Province. The Mini ...

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MEDIA STATEMENT MINISTER OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, MR GWEDE MANTASHE, ANNOUNCES ADJUSTMENT OF FUEL PRICES EFFECTIVE FROM THE 7TH OF APRIL 2021

Date Published: 01 Apr 2021

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 7th of April 2021.

MINISTER MANTASHE TO DELIVER AN OPENING ADDRESS AT PGMS INDUSTRY DAY

Date Published: 23 Mar 2021

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe will tomorrow, 24 March 2021, deliver an opening address at the 4th edition of the annual Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) Industry Day.

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