Mining in Botswana: a briefing for South African contractors
Botswana mining: about 13 million carats of gem diamonds in 2025 and a copper expansion. Citizen rules, permits, tax and border posts for SA contractors.
Commodity and country briefings for contractors working in South Africa and the wider region. This section also covers industry events and the directory of South African mining contractors.
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Markets Briefing Africa
Mining in Namibia: a briefing for South African contractors
Namibia mining: uranium output rose 20.8% in 2025 as diamonds fell. Where contractors work, ownership policy, permits, tax and border posts for SA firms.
Markets Briefing
Mining in Zambia: a briefing for South African contractors
Mining in Zambia: 824,425 tonnes of copper in 2024. Where it is mined, the 2026 local content rules, permits, tax basics and logistics for SA contractors.
Markets Briefing Africa
Mining in Zimbabwe: a briefing for South African contractors
Zimbabwe mining: a record 50.5 tonnes of gold in 2025, Great Dyke PGMs and a lithium export ban. Rules, permits, tax and Beitbridge for SA contractors.
Markets Briefing
Coal mining in South Africa: a contractor's briefing
Coal mining in South Africa: about 236 million tonnes a year, mostly in Mpumalanga. Where it is mined, Eskom and exports, rail, rehabilitation and risks.
Markets Briefing
Platinum mining in South Africa: a contractor's briefing
Platinum mining in South Africa: about 256 tonnes of PGMs in 2024 and most world reserves. Where, how, rules, logistics and risks for surface contractors.
Markets Briefing
Chrome mining in South Africa: a contractor's briefing
Chrome mining in South Africa: 22.9 million tonnes of chromite in 2024, more than any country. Where and how it is mined, the rules, logistics and risks.
Markets Directory
Mining contractors in South Africa: the directory
Mining contractors in South Africa: 36 companies in contract mining, load and haul, drill and blast, crushing and plant hire, dated from public sources.