Archive · 18 Aug 2025
South Africa's Mining Lobby Expresses Concerns on Draft Legislation
South Africa's mining industry is facing new draft laws.
The main group representing the miners gave feedback on the new rules.
They are worried about some parts of the law that haven't been fully explained yet.
The mining council, which includes big mining companies, wants the rules to be clear and safe.
The government introduced a mining charter in 2004 to help more people benefit from mining.
The mining sector is an important part of South Africa's economy, accounting for 6% of the country's GDP.
One point of contention is AgriSA, who is against small-scale mining on private farmland.
South Africa's mining lobby submitted feedback on draft mining legislation.
The Minerals Council is concerned about the impact of additional regulations not yet published.
The council's members include major miners like Sibanye Stillwater and Kumba Iron Ore.
The draft bill addresses local processing, Black economic empowerment, and artisanal mining.
AgriSA opposes provisions allowing small-scale mining on private agricultural land.
- Who
- The Minerals Council South Africa, which includes major miners like Sibanye Stillwater, Kumba Iron Ore, and Thungela Resources Ltd.
- What
- The Minerals Council South Africa gave feedback on draft mining legislation.
- When
- The deadline for feedback was August 13.
- Where
- South Africa
- Why
- To address concerns and provide input on new regulations affecting the mining sector.
Minerals Council
AgriSA
Artisanal Mining vs. Agricultural Land Use
Minerals Council
Formalize artisanal mining if done responsibly.
AgriSA
Opposes provisions allowing small-scale mining on private agricultural land.
- Mining Contribution to GDP
- 6% of South Africa’s gross domestic product
- Mining Contribution to Exports
- 45% by value last year
- Mining Employment
- 465,000 people
- Primary Mineral Products
- Gold, iron ore, coal and platinum-group metals
- Mining Charter
- Introduced in 2004 to broaden benefits from mining.