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B-BBEE

B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) is a South African economic policy framework designed to redress the inequalities of apartheid by promoting the participation of black South Africans in the economy. The policy is enshrined in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act of 2003, which provides a legislative framework for the voluntary implementation of transformation across all sectors. B-BBEE measures companies on seven pillars: ownership, management control, skills development, enterprise and supplier development, and socioeconomic development. Companies receive scorecards that determine their B-BBEE status level, ranging from Level 1 (best) to non-compliant, which affects their ability to secure government contracts and do business with other companies that have procurement requirements. The Mining Charter, promulgated under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, sets specific B-BBEE targets for the mining sector, including ownership thresholds and employment equity goals. B-BBEE has been subject to ongoing debate regarding its effectiveness, with critics pointing to fronting practices and limited economic transformation, while supporters argue it has created opportunities for previously disadvantaged individuals. The policy has undergone several amendments since its inception, with revised codes of good practice introduced in 2013 and further refinements in subsequent years. B-BBEE compliance remains a significant consideration for businesses operating in South Africa, particularly in regulated sectors such as mining, where transformation targets are closely monitored by government departments and industry bodies.

B-BBEE News


Lindie Fourie, Operations Manager at BCCEI.
Labour compliance by small subcontractors is critical for smooth projects
Updated 3 hours ago

As a labour-intensive industry, civil engineering has long played a pivotal role in stimulating the growth of small businesses and subcontractors. However, while the sector creates opportunities... 


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... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


An image of Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Maximilian Butek
German investors remain cautiously optimistic amid challenging landscape
22nd May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

German companies have remained committed to developing a strong South African footprint, despite various structural challenges, and overall investor sentiment among German companies remains... 


Aviocean Global
Advanced Wear Protection for Africa’s Mining Industry
15th May 2026

High-wear industrial protection products supplier Aviocean Global supplies advanced wear protection solutions tailored for the demanding conditions of the mining and industrial sectors across... 


Aerial view of the Platreef Mine site, showing the existing surface infrastructure, as well as an outline of the locations for the future Phase 2 and 3 concentrators, adjacent to the current Phase 1 concentrator
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of Shaft 3, and its associated underground materials-handling and crushing infrastructure, is in the final stages of commissioning.  


An image of Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa regional MD Paul Vos
ESD programmes enable formal supply chain integration
15th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid South Africa’s evolving procurement landscape, enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programmes are assisting small suppliers in building the capability, compliance and credibility needed... 


Location map of the Makhado coal project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
8th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

More development milestones have been achieved. 


Image of three headgears at Platreef
Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update
1st May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Three major project milestones have been achieved.  


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... 


Image of contractors delivering road maintenance services
Supporting small subcontractors to ensure labour compliance
24th April 2026

Labour compliance can be a significant barrier to entry for small businesses and subcontractors in the labour-intensive civil engineering industry, notes Bargaining Council for the Civil... 


A concept image of the Dwyka LABS technology hub
Partnership leads to development of learning hub
24th April 2026 By: Halima Frost

The business relationship between mining technology integration partner and provider Dwyka Mining Services, integrated platinum group metals and chrome producer Tharisa, and a group of... 


An image of a steel structure in construction
Challenges erode industry sustainability
24th April 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While South Africa’s metal fabrication and metalworking sector is diverse, resilient and robust, it faces significant constraints, compounded by competition from Asian markets, which threaten the... 


Mulilo’s Mercury battery storage project achieves financial close
Mulilo’s Mercury battery storage project achieves financial close
24th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South African independent power producer Mulilo, which announced at the recent South Africa Investment Conference that it would be investing R15-billion in new renewables and storage projects,... 


Umsobomvu Wind Farm reaches turn-on date.
More renewable power for South Africa’s platinum, iron-ore, diamond mines
24th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining major Anglo American and EDF have switched on more renewable energy in South Africa through their Envusa joint venture’s rapid back-to-back project execution model. The latest... 


National Empowerment Fund CEO Mziwabantu Dayimani
Eight new businesses launched as investment momentum builds in the Northern Cape
14th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in partnership with the Northern Cape provincial government, has launched and showcased eight black-owned enterprises as part of the Northern Cape Investment... 


PRODUCTION START
Commissioning of new tooling at VLS Manufacturing’s automotive component plant is nearing completion, with production set to start in April, reaching full production capacity by October
Components plant nears production
10th April 2026

Commissioning of new tooling at its recently built automotive component plant is nearing completion, with production of the first portion of parts expected to start this month, confirms automotive... 


Bolobedu Solar Farm.
KwaZulu-Natal mineral sands mine powered by new Limpopo solar
9th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The first megawatt-hours of green electricity have been successfully fed into South Africa’s national grid by a newly commissioned solar farm in Limpopo for supply  to a mining company in... 


President of the Junior Mining Council Fred Arendse 
SA's mining reset must put junior and artisanal miners at the centre
8th April 2026

By President of the Junior Mining Council Fred Arendse  A continental shift in mineral governance 


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