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Operating Mines

OPERATING MINES. This directory is an update of previous editions, and lists operating mines and quarries, agents and mineral processing plants in the Republic of South Africa. The mines are grouped according to main commodity produced. Names of mines, their owners, postal addresses, telephone and fax numbers, commodities mined, operational ...

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe (MP) and Deputy Minister, Ms Judith Nemadzinga‐Tshabalala (MP) will table the Budget Vote for the Department of Mineral Resources...

The Haunting Legacy of South Africa's Gold Mines

In 2013, mining companies produced 562,000 times as much waste as gold, according to the South African Chamber of Mines. A decade before, that same ratio was less than half as large, at 212,000 to 1. Mining operations are generating increased waste because South Africa's gold is running out, and the remaining resource can only …

Mines, quarries, agents, and mineral...

This dataset is the National Department of Mineral Resources' official 2019 list of operating mines, quarries, agents, and mineral processing plants in South Africa. Data Explorer Fullscreen Embed This resource view is not available at the moment. ... This dataset is the National Department of Mineral Resources' official 2019 list of ...

Cadastre imminent, 2024 to be used as year to clear …

The introduction of an electronic cadastral system to record and enable online access to mining data is imminent, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe emphasised in an interview ...

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Mine Health and Safety Overview| Department of Mineral …

The Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate strives towards a safe and healthy South African mining industry. This is to be achieved by reducing mining-related deaths, injuries and ill-health in the mining sector through: ... The Department of Mineral Resources aim to formulate and implement policy to ensure optimum use of the country's mineral ...

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Policy To Formalise Artisanal And Small-scale Mining In South Africa …

A policy published on 30 March 2022 by the South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy aims to create a formalised, sustainable artisanal and small-scale mining ("ASM") industry in South Africa, to eliminate illegal ASM operations and promote job creation. The 2022 ASM Policy follows the which was published for public …

About Us | Department of Mineral Resources

Department of Mineral Resources promote and regulate the minerals and mining for transformation, growth, development and ensure that all South Africans derive …

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. Deputy Minister Nobuhle Nkabane leads Schools Outreach Programme and Career Expo in Nongoma, 23 Feb. Mineral …

Spotlight: Mining law in South Africa

The South African government's formal position on mining and international investment is that South Africa is 'open for business' and that investment in the mining sector is to be welcomed, while ...

DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY …

mineral endowment that South Africa still has is a major driving force to the conceptualisation of this Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry in South Africa. Evidently, with the declining gold resources, the appeal of the South African mining industry lies in the minerals of the future. This strategy is designed to take South Af rica

Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development – MMMD

The department has made various achievements such as mapping. Currently 56.4% of the country has been mapped at a scale of 1: 100 000 and so far over 115 maps have been produced. –Did you know that Mines Development Department is one of four Technical Departments under the Ministry. One of its mandate is to offer Technical Extension …

What South Sudan Can Learn from Neighboring Gold …

Last February, South Sudan's Ministry of Mining and South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy signed an MOU for collaboration in the mining sector, providing for increased cooperation in exploration, knowledge transfer and capacity building. As part of the signing ceremony, South Sudan's Minister of Mining …

The final shape of South Africa's new mining charter

In September, South African Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane announced that the charter had finally been approved by the cabinet, and in October Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe issued the final charter itself, entitled 'Broad-Based Socio- Economic Empowerment Charter for the Mining and …

About Us | Department of Mineral Resources

During 1997, the name has changed to the Department of Minerals and Energy. Since 1910 the Department has had 32 ministers, with Ms Pumzile Mlambo-Ngucka, who later became South Africa's first Deputy President, being the 30th Minister. She held this position from 1999 until 2005, when she was appointed as former Deputy President.

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy | LinkedIn

The Department of Labour and Employment, State Owned Entities (SOEs), and Mining and Energy companies will exhibit career opportunities at the expo and will also bring experts and subject matter ...

Policy and Regulatory Framework for South Africa's Mining …

An overview of the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) handing down its judgement in the matter between the Chamber of Mines of South Africa v Minister of Mineral Resources and Director-General, Department of Mineral Resources [case no.41661/2015], regarding the "once empowered, always empowered" principle.

Agri South Africa v Minister for Minerals and Energy (CCT …

12Trojan Exploration Co (Pty) Ltd and Another v Rustenberg Platinum Mines Ltd and Others [1996] ZASCA 74; 1996 (4) SA 499 (AD) at 509G-H and Van Vuren and Others v Registrar of Deeds 1907 TS 289 (Van Vuren) at 295.See Dale An Historical and Comparative Study of the Concept and Acquisition of Mineral Rights (doctoral thesis, …

Mining Titles | Department of Mineral Resources

Department of Mineral Resources. To promote and regulate the minerals and mining for transformation, growth, development and ensure that all South Africans derive …

Exploration Strategy of South Africa: South Africa s …

Tis gaette is also available free online at .gponline.co.a 20 No. 46246 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14 ApRil 2022 DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY NO. 2027 14 April 2022 SOUTH AFRICA'S EXPLORATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, 202 2

THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA …

the Minister of Minerals and Energy (the Mining Minister), in terms of s 43(1A) of the Waste Act. [9] Tendele opposed the application for an interdict, essentially on the following grounds. Tendele's mining operations are undertaken in terms of valid mining rights and EMPs under the MPRDA. The legislative amendments

Mine Accidents and Disasters | Department of Mineral …

The South African Mines Reportable Accidents Statistical System or SAMRASS database was established in 1988 after the Department of Mineral Resources revisited the entire system of accident reporting and record-keeping. In terms of Chapter 23 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, ...

Ministry of Mines and Energy

The Ministry of Mines and Energy is renowned as performance driven. By promoting, facilitating and regulating development and sustainable utilization of Namibia's mineral, geological and energy resource through competent staff, innovation, research and stakeholder collaboration in a conducive environment for the benefits of all Namibians …

FULL LIST: South Africa's 7th administration

Below is a full list of South Africa's new Cabinet, and their deputies. Deputy President: Paul Mashatile Minister of Agriculture: John Steenhuisen; Deputy: Rosemary Nokuzola Capa

A history of mining in South Africa

M M ining in South Africa has been a contentious issue since 15-year-old Erasmus Stephanus Jacobs discovered South Africa's first diamond, the Eureka, in Hopetown in 1867. It kickstarted what historians call the Mineral Revolution, which made few European opportunists wealthy beyond measure, and saw hundreds of thousands of men leaving …

Minister Gwede Mantashe: Release of 2022 Mine Health and …

Ensure that safe technologies and mining practices are adopted given that a significant number of accidents occurred whilst opening or mining in old areas. Ensure that all mines collaborate with inspectors and organized labour and ensure that all mines observe have health and safety days and participate in campaigns to raise awareness …

Integrated Annual Review 2017

Mining's contribution to the South African economy in 2017. Exports of R307 billion (R295 billion in 2016) representing 27% of the country's R1.1 trillion total; Production rose to R630 billion (R574 billion in 2016) – 7.4% of R8.6 trillion South African production; Value added rose to R334 billion (R307 billion in 2016) – 6.8% of R4.6 trillion South African value …

Investing in South Africa's Mining and Mineral …

The South African 2018 Mining Charter has contributed to policy and regulatory certainty in the sector. Other support programmes • Support Programme ... Invest South Africa Department of Trade and Industry +27 (0)12 394 1238 [email protected] Eunice Hlelesi Deputy Director: Resource-based Industries

Mineral and Petroleum Resources [ Ministry of ]

Street Address. 71 Trevenna Campus, cnr Meintjies and Francis Baard Streets, Block 2C Floor 4, Sunnyside, PRETORIA, 120 Plein Street, Floor 7, CAPE TOWN. Phone.

GCC Examinations | Department of Mineral Resources

The Fiery Mines' Blasting Certificates of Competency [FMBCC] are licences issued to competent persons who can legally be appointed to perform the duties of a miner or a blaster at a fiery mine in South African as stipulated in the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 as amended and its regulations. FMBCC Application Form for Acceptance …

Official Guide to South Africa

Official Guide to South Africa 2021/22 2 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is mandated to ensure ... inclined, making their exploitation suitable for opencast and mechanised mining. South Africa derives over 70% of its energy requirement (electricity and liquid fuels) from coal. According to the Minerals Council …

Mines in South Africa with pictures, locations and industry

Mines in South Africa. A look at the map of mines in South Africa reveals that they are spread across different provinces in the country. Presently, the nation is relying on the mining industry and other key sectors to make a full economic recovery post the Cocid-19 pandemic. Below is a look at different mines in the country.

Revolutionizing Mining: South Africa's New Cadastre System

In a significant development for South Africa's mining sector, the Minerals Council South Africa has endorsed the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's (DMRE) decision to engage a new consortium for their cadastral system. This change, aimed at reviving the exploration and development aspects of the mining industry, is …

Understanding Mining Rights in South Africa

Mining rights are granted by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy ("DMRE") in South Africa, and they come with specific requirements, regulations, and compliance obligations. In this article, we will explore the key aspects of mining rights in South Africa and provide insights into how businesses and individuals can navigate …