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2 April 2025

Mining input costs remained unchanged at 3.8% year-on-year in February

Mining Input Cost Inflation: February 2025 Economic report archive

In February 2025, the Minerals Council South Africa’s Mining Input Cost Index rose 3.8% year-on-year, unchanged from the y-o-y growth recorded in January. Overall, while we remain cautiously optimistic that cost pressures will not escalate drastically, macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties will likely continue to drive volatility in mining input costs.

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FOGAP 2025 Annual
Day of Learning

The Minerals Council, in partnership with SANIRE, AMMSA, and SACMA, hosted the Falls of Ground Action Plan (FOGAP) Day of Learning 2025, under the theme "Olympics of Falls of Ground".

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Minerals Council’s Ex-Mineworkers Occupational Lung Disease Guide

This booklet is a resource for ex-mineworkers regarding the healthcare programmes available, should they be diagnosed with an Occupational Lung Disease.

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Minerals Council urges unlocking mining’s potential in National Budget

The Minerals Council welcomes the Budget Speech’s focus on growth. Mining is key to the economy, but unlocking its full potential requires urgent action to address constraints.

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JOIN THE MINERALS COUNCIL AT THE INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA 2025

This year, we will launch the 2024 Facts & Figures Pocketbook and host the State of the Mining Nation briefing. Our CEO will have a fireside chat with Eskom & Transnet CEOs.

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2024 COMPREHENSIVE FACTS AND FIGURES

The Comprehensive Facts and Figures 2024 Pocketbook highlights the vital role of mining in South Africa’s economy and society. The book showcases the industry’s contributions, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable growth.

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