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Gwede Mantashe

Gwede Mantashe is a South African politician serving as Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, a portfolio he has held since 2018 when the two departments were merged. He is a South African national and a senior member of the African National Congress (ANC), having previously served as the party's secretary-general from 2007 to 2017 and as national chairperson from 2017. Mantashe's career path includes a background in mining: he worked as a mineworker and later as a trade union official, rising to become general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) from 1998 to 2006. His influence spans the energy and mining sectors, where he has been a vocal advocate for the development of South Africa's coal, oil and gas resources, as well as nuclear energy, often emphasising energy security and economic growth. He has been a central figure in policy debates around the country's energy transition, the Integrated Resource Plan, and the licensing of new mining and petroleum exploration projects. Mantashe recurs in coverage of South Africa's energy crisis, mining regulation, and the balance between fossil fuel development and renewable energy commitments. His tenure has seen ongoing controversy over the pace of renewable energy adoption, the role of independent power producers, and the future of state-owned enterprises in the energy sector. Before entering full-time politics, his union leadership during the turbulent 1980s and 1990s established him as a key figure in the labour movement and the broader struggle against apartheid.

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Cutting the ribbon are, from left, SMM executive director Tyrone Searle; Obsideo Consulting director Cobus Robertson; SMM executive chairperson Dr Enock Mathebula; Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe; Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa; and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina
Steenkampskraal mine opens Phase 1 of monazite concentrate plant
Updated 1 hour 27 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has officially opened the Phase 1 concentrate plant at the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), in the Western Cape, in the presence of... 


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Newmont CEO Natascha Viljoen inducted into Joburg Indaba Hall of Fame
Updated 7 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gold mining company Newmont CEO and president Natascha Viljoen was inducted into the Joburg Indaba Mining Hall of Fame at the opening of the Joburg Indaba on October 6. The honour recognises more... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe calls for accountability as mining sector aims for zero harm
17th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the mining sector continues to pursue zero harm, the industry has recorded progress in terms of health and safety despite challenges. Speaking at the Mine Health and Safety Summit, on September... 


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The obligation translates into higher working capital requirements to fund larger inventory volumes. For refiners, wholesalers and distributors, this adds cost pressure at a time when margins are already under scrutiny
Draft policy on petroleum stocks will test capacity
4th September 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ Draft Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy 2026 carries material operational, financial and infrastructure implications that must be carefully... 


Sibanye-Stillwater granted approval for New Beisa Node transfer – Neo Energy Metals
18th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Uranium and gold developer Neo Energy Metals has provided an update on the regulatory transfer process for the Beatrix 4 Shaft Mining Area (New Beisa Node) in South Africa’s Free State province.... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe, Mahlobo conduct on-site inspection of Samancor tailings facility following sidewall collapse
18th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo have conducted a joint oversight visit to ferrochrome and manganese producer... 


Sheared wool being processed
Exxaro’s social and labour plan results in new facility for Eastern Cape sheep farmers
18th August 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

As part of the social and labour plan (SLP) of its Matla mine, major South African mining group Exxaro has opened a R36-million sheep shearing and nutrient film technique hydroponics facility in... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New cadastre processing W Cape mining licence applications, Parliament hears
19th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The phased rollout of the new online mining licensing system – the cadastre – is progressing steadily, with Western Cape applications being received and processed online, Parliament was informed on... 


Eskom generation head Bheki Nxumalo
South Africa set to run coal stations longer as gas projects lag
12th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is poised to delay the retirement of about a fifth of its coal-fired electricity-generation capacity as gas projects earmarked to replace them remain behind schedule, contrasting a... 


Who is taking accountability for illegal mining in South Africa?
Who is taking accountability for illegal mining in South Africa?
5th June 2026

As questions mount over who should ultimately take responsibility for combating illegal mining in South Africa, industry leaders, security specialists, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
New cadastre processing W Cape mining licence applications, Parliament hears
4th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The phased rollout of the new online mining licensing system – the cadastre – is progressing steadily, with Western Cape applications being received and processed online, Parliament was informed on... 


Exxaro opens new Mine 1 at Matla
Exxaro opens new Mine 1 at Matla
3rd June 2026

Diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources has officially opened the new Mine 1 operation at its Matla coal mine, in Mpumalanga, following a strategic expansion to support continuous... 


Eskom generation head Bheki Nxumalo
South Africa set to run coal stations longer as gas projects lag
28th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is poised to delay the retirement of about a fifth of its coal-fired electricity-generation capacity as gas projects earmarked to replace them remain behind schedule, contrasting a... 


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Mining Indaba strengthens its focus on turning partnerships into tangible deliveries
19th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As preparations begin for the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment... 


Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Exxaro CEO Ben Magara at the opening of new Matla Mine 1 operation
Exxaro opens new Mine 1 at Matla
15th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified natural resources company Exxaro Resources has officially opened the new Mine 1 operation at its Matla coal mine, in Mpumalanga, following a strategic expansion to support continuous... 


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Junior mining, exploration critical to industry longevity
15th May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The junior mining and exploration sectors in South Africa provide a way forward to expand the country’s critical minerals discovery and producing capability, with various funding programmes to... 


Mining right application for Northern Cape uranium project accepted for evaluation
Mining right application for Northern Cape uranium project accepted for evaluation
29th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Neo Energy Metals says the mining right application by its South African subsidiary Desert Star Uranium for the Henkries uranium project, or Henkries Node, in the Northern Cape, has... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
South Africa needs to reintroduce exploration into its mining DNA
1st April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Exploration is the start of any mining value chain and increasing investment in exploration is fundamental to South Africa using its mineral resources to drive development of its industries and... 


Loyiso delivering a presentation at a podium at Investing in Africa Mining indaba
Innovation focus gains traction
27th March 2026

Research, development and innovation are emerging as strategic pillars of South Africa’s critical minerals strategy, aimed at strengthening competitiveness and long-term sustainability in the... 


Mantashe, committee chairperson welcome recovery of Ekapa mineworkers’ bodies
Mantashe, committee chairperson welcome recovery of Ekapa mineworkers’ bodies
23rd March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, on March 23, conducted an oversight visit to Ekapa Minerals’s Joint Shaft mine in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, where recovery operations... 


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