Mining Industry
Government has allocated R18 billion to improve the socio-economic conditions of distressed mining communities across the country. [Read more…]
Contributing towards South Africa’s competitiveness
February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
South Africa – The Investing in African Mining Indaba is an annual platform that brings more than 7 000 seasoned captains of industry in the mining sector under one roof at the Cape Town Convention Centre. Mining Indaba 2015 is scheduled to take place from 9 – 12 February. The event comprises an exhibition, conferences, meetings, on-site and offsite events wherein strategic investment discussions are held between industry, investors and governments. [Read more…]
Govt committed to thriving mining industry
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Mining Resources South Africa
Cape Town – The government of South Africa is committed to creating a thriving and successful mining industry, the Minister of Mineral Resources Susan Shabangu said today. [Read more…]
GDP expected to come in lower than 2%
November 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
South Africa Mining Industry
Pretoria – The Gross Domestic Product for the third quarter is expected to come in lower than the growth seen in the second quarter, largely due to recent industrial action in the mining sector. [Read more…]
Cuba economic assistance package
November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pretoria – Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies met with the Vice-President of the Cuban National Institute of Water Resources, Aymee Aguirre Hernanddez, in Cuba, to discuss implementation of the Economic Assistance Package that South Africa is providing to that country. [Read more…]
TFR to transport hematite
October 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hematite
Pretoria – The first train service to transport hematite products from Swaziland to South Africa’s Richards Bay will begin in November and is also expected to stimulate job creation, said Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). [Read more…]
Challenges face platinum industry
August 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Platinum Mining Industry
Pretoria – Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu, the Mining Industry Growth and Development Task Team (MIGDETT) and the Chief Executives of the Platinum Group metals (PGMs) mining companies met this week to thrash out challenges facing the industry. [Read more…]
Govt working with mining industry
June 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mining Industry
Midrand – Government remains committed to working with the mining industry to enable it to achieve optimal returns on investment in a manner that will serve the best medium and long term interests of all South Africans. [Read more…]
SA wont implement mining super tax
May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mining South Africa
Cape Town – South Africa will not follow Australia in implementing a mining super tax, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on Thursday. [Read more…]
Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2012
February 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
Africa Mining Indaba
Cape Town 6 February, 2012, This year pre-registered 7,200 delegates have registered to attend the 18th annual Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, which is an increase of 20% or 1,200 more delegates, compared to the previous year. The event, which takes place from the 6th to the 9th February, has also attracted 130 media representatives from all over the world. [Read more…]
