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DAY 02: MINERALS COUNCIL AT THE INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA 2025
Day 02 of the Mining Indaba will begin with a Minerals Council media briefing on health and safety, followed by our participation in various panels. CEO Mzila Mthenjane will lead an in-depth discussion on logistics and energy with leaders from Eskom, Transnet, Kumba Iron Ore, and the Office of the Presidency. The Council’s Head of Social Performance will explore strategies for securing a social licence to operate.
Meet the Minerals Council Day 02 #MI2025 speakers
DAY 02 | TUESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2025
MEDIA RELEASES
Zero harm in mining is achievable as the industry recalibrates its health and safety initiatives
The Minerals Council South Africa and its members are continuously promoting and enhancing their interventions to eliminate fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through the sharing and adoption of leading practices, innovation, and collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve Zero Harm. Significant progress has been made, with a 24% reduction in fatalities and a decrease in injuries and occupational diseases in 2024.Regulatory and administration streamlining and speed is essential to grow the South African mining industry
“We are in an investment competition globally. South Africa must expedite the processes of granting licences for mineral and prospecting rights and ensure inter-departmental alignment to remove obstacles curtailing the growth of the mining industry,” says Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa. “Collaboration among industry, government, organised labour, and civil society is crucial to achieve this goal.”PUBLICATION
Actionable strategies for senior mining executives to achieve the 2024 noise milestones
The 2024 Noise Milestones document provides a clear, actionable strategy for implementing the new Occupational Health and Safety milestones to enhance health and safety performance, ensure industry alignment, and address key challenges in achieving the 2024 milestones.
PUBLICATION
New mine health and safety milestones for adoption beyond 2024
The New Mine Health and Safety Milestones for Adoption Beyond 2024 fact sheet outlines the mining industry’s commitment to improving health and safety, with goals like achieving zero fatalities, reducing reportable accidents, and addressing issues linked to occupational health.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Radio 702
Mzila Mthenjane Highlights Slow Progress on MPRDA Amendments
Mzila Mthenjane, Minerals Council’s CEO, says they are monitoring MPRDA amendments and hope the minister clarifies the application of prospecting rights under the new cadastre.
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Moneyweb
Minerals Council Advocates for Two-Tier Royalty System for Mining
The Minerals Council South Africa proposes a two-tier royalty system where a portion of royalties benefits local communities, addressing the gap between mining companies and communities.
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Engineering News
Mining Industry Sees Decline in Fatalities, Health Issues Improve
South Africa’s formal mining industry recorded 42 fatalities in 2024, a decrease from previous years. Significant reductions were also seen in TB, silicosis, and noise-induced hearing loss.
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