The Minister of Minerals and Energy has just released draft Regulations in the Schedule, in terms of the Petroleum and Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act 60 of 2003) for public comments. Closing date for comments is 27 July 2007

The fourth Plenary meeting of the African Mining Partnership (AMP) was held in Pretoria from the 1st to the 3rd February 2007. The Plenary meeting was attended by Ministers from Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Republic, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia, while representatives from Algeria, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Niger Botswana, Guinea, Sudan, Tanzania and Zimbabwe participated. In addition, China, Chile, Canada, MIASA, the SADC-Secretariat and the business groups were also represented. 

The countries represented re-iterated that member States should show commitment to speedily implement the adopted projects. The meeting also reiterated their commitment to pursuing mining and minerals policies which will significantly contribute to poverty reduction and wealth creation. Progress made on the following projects was reviewed: 
Read the final communiqué

The DME has published the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill, 2007.
Click here for a copy of the Bill.

The DME has published Proposed Draft Regulations to the Precious Metals Regulations, in terms of the Precious Metals Act, Act 37 of 2005 for comment. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the draft regulations. Click here for a copy of the draft [PDF, 1.71MB]

Click here for other documents published for public comment

Look up a mine in our comprehensive list of contact details for all mining stakeholders in South Africa. The publication South African Minerals Industry covers all topics, from legislation to production to export and market-related issues. And there's more information on South Africa's various minerals industries in our specialised directories.

All you need to know about the MHS Inspectorate, including the Commission of Examiners for Mine Managers and the Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency. There is also information on the Mine Health and Safety Council's award scheme and occupational health.

We've got hot tips on ways to save energy and reduce your electricity bill. And we have answers to all your energy questions such as how the government sets the petrol price and what those colour-coded labels on your new appliances mean.

Read the Media Release on Draft Biofuels Industry Strategy
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The Department of Minerals and Energy is inviting all interested parties to partake in the consultation process for the Draft Biofuels Industry Strategy. This will take place in the form of workshops. The DME is looking forward to your attendance and to benefit from your valuable contribution to this event. To read more and view the schedule click here

The Department of Minerals and Energy has undertaken a feasibility study on Tradable Renewable Energy Certification System (TRECS). 
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The DNA oversees South Africa's Clean Development Mechanism. Through this, industrialised countries can meet Kyoto Protocol commitments by investing in emission-reducing projects in South Africa while also contributing to local sustainable development needs. We think this project is so important, we've dedicated a special subsite to it.

WINSA aims to promote the meaningful participation of women in the fields of nuclear technology, safety and non-proliferation. Find out more about this organisation by visiting the WINSA subsite.