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Mzila Mthenjane

Mzila Mthenjane is a South African mining executive associated with the country's minerals sector. He holds a position within the organisational structure of the Minerals Council South Africa, the principal industry body representing the mining and minerals industry in South Africa. The council serves as the voice of the mining sector, engaging with government, labour and other stakeholders on policy, regulation, safety and transformation issues. Mthenjane's role appears to be connected to mine safety and emergency response, given his association with Mine Rescue Services, a critical function within the mining industry that provides trained personnel and equipment to respond to underground emergencies, accidents and disasters. Mine rescue services are mandated by South African mining legislation and are coordinated through regional stations that serve multiple operations. His involvement in the Northern Cape region, particularly around Kimberley, places him in one of South Africa's historic and active mining centres, known for diamond extraction and other mineral resources. The Northern Cape hosts significant mining activity, including operations by companies such as Ekapa Minerals, a diamond mining joint venture. Mthenjane's work contributes to the sector's ongoing efforts to improve safety standards, reduce fatalities and ensure rapid emergency response capability across South African mines.

Mzila Mthenjane News


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Minerals Council to engage dtic on beneficiation element of new industrial development strategy
Updated 1 hour 36 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa says it will engage the government on its Industrial Development Strategy 2026 released by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne (centre) flanked by Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and vice-president Moses Madondo.
Cadastre must be rolled out ‘effectively, rapidly, transparently’ – Minerals Council
28th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Mining can unlock growth, skills, job creation, Minerals Council AGM hears
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 


Qala Shallows mining personnel.
Gold mining on City of Gold's doorstep wins broader bank support
21st May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A binding term sheet for a senior loan facility of up to a R875-million has been secured by West Wits Mining, which is reviving gold mining on the very doorstep of the City of Gold. The new loan... 


Discussion panel and attendees at Memsa event to boost opportunities for South Africa’s OEMs.
Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment... 


Discussion panel and attendees at Memsa event to boost opportunities for South Africa’s OEMs.
Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears
20th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment... 


Minerals Council attends memorial service for deceased Ekapa mineworkers
Minerals Council attends memorial service for deceased Ekapa mineworkers
17th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Minerals Council South Africa joined Ekapa Minerals in commemorating the loss of five colleagues at a memorial service at the company’s mine in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, on April 17.... 


At gold pour are (from left) Martin Creamer, Lucas Msimango, Jaques De Beer, Michael Quinert, Rudi Deysel and Ayanda Shabalala.
West Wits pours first Qala Shallows gold at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ezulwini plant
3rd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

First blast October, first pour March. It’s just go, go, go for Australia-listed West Wits Mining as it streaks ahead at a time of sky-high gold prices. The highly impressive and safe manner in... 


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... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Minerals Council CEO reiterates need for coordinated cross-govt policy environment
27th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane on Friday reiterated South Africa’s urgent need for a coordinated cross-government policy environment directed at stimulating responsible and... 


A mine site
Mining drives technology adoption across Africa
27th March 2026

The mining sector is an important catalyst in fostering intra-Africa trade, as well as opening up value chains in new technologies with significant social benefits, said engineering consultancy SRK... 


An image of the mine site at Khanye Colliery
Efficiency drive supports colliery through market slump
27th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Operational efficiency, cost discipline and environmental stewardship have enabled coal mining company Canyon Coal’s flagship operation, Khanye Colliery, to sustain its performance in 2025 despite... 


At gold pour are (from left) Martin Creamer, Lucas Msimango, Jaques De Beer, Michael Quinert, Rudi Deysel and Ayanda Shabalala.
West Wits pours first Qala Shallows gold at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ezulwini plant
17th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

First blast October, first pour March. It’s just go, go, go for Australia-listed West Wits Mining as it streaks ahead at a time of sky-high gold prices. The highly impressive and safe manner in... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Turn wealth beneath soil into prosperity for all, Minerals Council CEO pleads
10th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector must be a national economic priority so as to unleash its inherent and powerful multiplier effects, make inroads into high levels of unemployment and contribute to... 


Mineral price gains boost tax collections and reinforce mining’s economic role
26th February 2026

The Minerals Council South Africa notes that the National Budget presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday was delivered on the back of key milestones achieved for the South... 


Impala Platinum's Rustenburg smelter
Council hopes for mining incentives in future budgets; bemoans lack of support for ferroalloys industry
26th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed disappointment that there was no mention in the 2026 Budget, presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on February 25, of reduced... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
South Africa at pivotal point in evolution of its mining industry, says Minerals Council
20th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining built South Africa once. With clarity, confidence, and coherent policy, mining can help to build South Africa’s future again – and do so inclusively. A successful and growing mining industry... 


West Wits Mining chairperson Michael Quinert.
Joburg’s gold revival outlook strengthened still further as resource estimate surges
20th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The latest compliant mineral resource estimate of the Witwatersrand Basin project of Sydney-listed West Wits Mining is up 2.2-million ounces, which strengthens the gold revival of Johannesburg,... 


Minerals Council modernisation and safety senior executive Sietse van der Woude
Minerals Council deploys senior team to support Ekapa Mining following mud rush
18th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Minerals Council South Africa is sending a senior management team to Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, to offer support and assistance to its member, Ekapa Mining, after the February 17 mud rush... 


Minerals Council South Africa acting chief economist Bongani Motsa.
Better regulatory, operating mining milieu urgently needed, Indaba hears
9th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s mining sector is showing the benefits of higher prices for certain commodities and record chrome and manganese exports. However, the Minerals Council South Africa’s Facts and Figures... 


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