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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) sign Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to officially establish the Junior Mining Exploration Fund

The main objective of the fund is to enable eligible South African junior mining enterprises to access funding so they can conduct prospecting work; increase access to mine ore bodies; and promote economic inclusion to support equitable economic growth

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) officially establishing the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF). The establishment of this fund forms part of South Africa’s mineral exploration strategy. The main objective of the fund is to…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 3 January 2024

South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 3rd of January 2024. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 6 September 2023

This increase will be implemented from the 6th of September 2023

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 6th of September 2023. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Mineral Resources and Energy on explosion in City of Johannesburg

The DMRE regulates and promotes legitimate mining operations in South Africa

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has noted the devastation caused by an explosion in Johannesburg City Centre and can confirm that there are no old mines in the area at which the explosion occurred. The DMRE is confident that investigations led by the relevant authorities which include…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 5 July 2023

South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 5th of July 2023. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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Mineral Resources and Energy extends condolences to families of deceased Mineworkers in Balfour

DMRE Extends Condolences to the Families of the Deceased Mineworkers in Balfour, Mpumalanga

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is saddened by the loss of lives at Sibanye Stillwater’s Burnstone Gold Mine in Balfour, Mpumalanga.  It was reported that on Thursday, 13 April 2023, an incident occurred at the mine during the installation of a pulley for the waist rock conveyor belt. The…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Mineral Resources and Energy on Appointment of Additional Preferred Bidder under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme Bid Window 6

The appointment was confirmed after the Minister initially announced 5 Preferred Bidders on 8 December 2023, amounting to 860 MW

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has noted with concern the continued inaccurate reporting by on-line platform Green Building Africa in relation to the appointment of an additional Preferred Bidder under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 6. In an article published on…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister Gwede Mantashe Announces Adjustment of Fuel Prices Effective from 5 April 2023

South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 5th of April 2023. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors. International factors include…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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Mineral Resources and Energy on expiry of South Africa and United States of America (USA) Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

DMRE allays concerns over the expiry of the South Africa and USA Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has noted news reports regarding the expiry of the Nuclear Cooperation Agreement between South Africa and the United States of America (USA) and would like to give an assurance that there is no immediate crisis. With many years of strong diplomatic relations…

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Mineral Resources and Energy welcomes arrest of illegal mining suspects in Stilfontein, North West

DMRA welcomes arrest of illegal mining suspects

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) welcomes the arrest of suspects alleged to have been involved in illegal mining operations and seizure of firearms by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (DCPI) in Stilfontein, North West Province.  We commend the collaboration between the SAPS…