South Africa, Chile sign mining cooperation MoU 

12th July 2017

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with his Chilean counterpart Aurora Elvira Williams for the two countries to cooperate in the mining and minerals field.

The MoU, which was signed in Santiago during the LatAm Mining Cumbre, commits the two countries to cooperate in mineral processing and beneficiation; share experiences in underground mining, with a particular emphasis on technology and health and safety; and cooperate in mineral development, technology and skills transfer, including small-scale mining.

The countries will also share experiences in policy formulation and the regulatory framework; share knowledge in geology and related functions; and share experiences in environmental regulations, corporate social responsibility, as well as best practices regarding the inclusion of women in the mining industry.