MINING
DID YOU KNOW?
Mining has played a vital role in the economy of South Africa for over 100 years
In 2018, the mining industry contributed R351 billion towards the South African GDP, representing 7.2% of GDP
Mining directly contributed R89.4 billion to fixed investment, while R3.7 billion in royalties and R12.5 billion in taxes were paid to the South African Government in 2015/2016
Mining dominates Mpumalanga’s economy, mostly coal for the Eskom power plants that are also located in the province
The province has 11 coal-fi red power stations and coal is the lifeblood of provincial economy
The mining sector accounts for a quarter of all economic activity in the province and is also the largest single sector, providing employment to 5.2% of the province’s workforce
Second largest mining industry of the 9 provinces
The major mining activity in the province is centred on the coal and lignite industry
Opportunities in the planned Mining and Metals Industrial Technology Park
Mpumalanga contributes 83% of all coal produced in South Africa, making it the world’s third-largest coal-exporting region
A significant percentage of the province’s coal is exported to countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan
Mpumalanga’s coal-mining industry is developing as a significant attractor of both foreign and local direct investment in the province
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If you want to get advice regarding the expansion of your business or new investment to Mpumalanga, please fill out the contact form below. This service is provided by the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA), the economic development agency of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.
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