2. Programme 4: Mineral Policy & Promotion
PRESENTATION TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON MINING OF 2010 / 11 ANNUAL REPORT
18 OCTOBER 2011
Programme 4: Mineral Policy & Promotion

3. Presentation Outline Non Financial Performance Information
Programme 4: Mineral Policy & Promotion
- Successes
- Challenges
- Corrective measures
Presentation to be read in conjunction with pages 87 to 95 of the DMR Annual Report

4. Programme 4 Mineral Policy & Promotion
Purpose
To formulate mineral-related policies and promote the mining and minerals industry of South Africa, making it attractive to investors.
Objective
Through research, provide relevant information to enhance global competitiveness, review policies and formulate legislation to achieve transformation and attract new investment into South Africa’s minerals industry..

5. MINERAL POLICY AND PROMOTION Successes
The Geoscience Amendment Act 16 of 2010 was signed into law in December 2010.
The MIGDETT stakeholders signed a declaration on the sustainable growth and meaningful transformation of mining industry in June 2010.
The Reviewed Charter came into effect on 13th September 2010.
A mining sector strategy was developed based on the signed declaration of stakeholders.

6. MINERAL POLICY AND PROMOTION Successes cont’
Cabinet approved the usage of AEMFC as nucleus for the establishment of a State Owned Mining Company.
Five asbestos projects were successfully rehabilitated in 2010/2011.
The DMR successfully hosted the ADPA Council of Ministers in 2010 with the Minister as Chair of the organization.

7. MPP Objectives Successes cont’
Build Strategic partnerships – set targets of building strategic partnerships met.
Contribute to skills development – all targets were met except participation at the Science Unlimited Expo.
Drive transformation – 82 SMMEs were supported; the Mining Charter has been strengthened to ensure visible transformation of the sector.
Educate and communicate with stakeholders – targets for stakeholder engagements met.
Promote investment in the minerals sector – All targets were met except for growth in investment in the sector – a mining sector strategy has been developed to address this.

8. MPP Successes cont’
Promote job creation – a number of interventions were put in place to promote short – long term creation of jobs in the sector.
Promote mineral beneficiation – targets partially achieved as the recession led to closure of beneficiation projects.
Promote sustainable resource use and management – two study reports were completed as mineral intelligence projects.
Develop effective environmental policies – a sustainable development strategy for the sector has been developed.
Enforce compliance and monitoring with data submission – achieved as the level of compliance improved.

9. Challenges
MPRDA Amendment Bill – Consultation with other Govt Departments.
Beneficiation strategy – was not completed as per the target in 2010/11; has since been adopted by Cabinet.
Small Scale Mining Strategy - still needed discussion on concerns around environmental compliance and funding matters.
Environmental provisions are pending the meeting of the Ministers. Originally they were removed in the previous draft but subsequently there is a requirement for them to be reinstated.

10. Corrective Measures
MPRDA Bill – will be introduced to Cabinet after obtaining the State Law Advisors preliminary certification.
Beneficiation Strategy – has since been approved by Cabinet. The implementation plan in progress to cabinet for approval.
Small scale mining strategy – strategy has been developed with new vision.

11. Thank you