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Minister Mantashe welcomes SA’s latest improved global mining ranking

Date Published: 01 Mar 2019

The Fraser Institute’s release of the annual global survey of mining jurisdictions earlier today recognises improvements made by South Africa in investment attractiveness and attractiveness of m ...

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STATEMENT ON THE 2018 MINE HEATLH AND SAFETY STATISTICS, DELIVERED BY CHIEF INSPECTOR OF MINES, MR DAVID MSIZA

Date Published: 01 Mar 2019

Thank you for the opportunity to address you on the release of the 2018 occupational health and safety statistics for the mining industry. Health and safety remain integral to the long-term sustainabi ...

MINISTER MANTASHE CALLS FOR MORE SECURITY AT MINES FOLLOWING GLORIA COAL MINE INCIDENT

Date Published: 15 Feb 2019

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the priority remains to restore ventilation to Gloria mine and reduce flammable gases underground so the search and recovery process can continue with th ...

Minister Mantashe urges stakeholders to engage in good faith to save jobs

Date Published: 14 Feb 2019

The Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe, has noted today’s statement by mining company Sibanye-Stilwater regarding possible retrenchments at two of its gold operations, Beatrix and ...

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Minister Mantashe calls for sustainable development in Lutzville

Date Published: 08 Feb 2019

Mineral Resources Minister, Mr Gwede Mantashe has called on the mining industry to prioritise improving relations with communities and employees in areas where they operate.

MINISTER MANTASHE WELCOMES TOTAL’S GAS DISCOVERY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Date Published: 07 Feb 2019

Mineral Resources Minister Mr. Gwede Mantashe has welcomed the announcement made by Total earlier today, following a significant gas discovery in the Outeniqua Basin, off the southern coast of South A ...

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Commemorating three years of the Lily Mine incident

Date Published: 05 Feb 2019

Today, the 5th of February 2019, the Department commemorates the incident which took place at Lily Mine in Mpumalanga on this day in 2016.

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MINISTER MANTASHE VISITS TOTAL OPERATIONS

Date Published: 02 Feb 2019

The Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe today, 02 February 2019, led a delegation from the Department on a visit to the Total Exploration & Production Southern Africa's Deep Sea S ...

MINISTER MANTASHE ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENT SURVEY IN XOLOBENI

Date Published: 16 Jan 2019

The Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe today announced the imminent commencement of an independent survey to be undertaken in Xolobeni. This follows the Minister’s visit to the com ...

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MINISTER MANTASHE MEETS WITH INDUSTRY CEOs

Date Published: 06 Dec 2018

The Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe met with the Minerals Council SA and CEOs in the iron ore, manganese, gold and diamond sectors today to receive an update on the current state of these ...