South Africa Mining Charter expected by November, Mantashe says

Pit at the Premier Mine, Cullinan, Gauteng, South Africa. (Photo from Wikimedia Commons)

South Africa plans to publish a final version of its new Mining Charter for implementation by November, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said on Twitter.

— Gwede Mantashe (@GwedeMantashe1) August 29, 2018

Written feedback on the draft charter published June 15 can be submitted until Aug. 31. The set of rules is aimed at redistributing the benefits from South Africa’s mineral wealth more equally.

(By Felix Njini)