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Mantashe Tables Departments Budget
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AI-generatedThe budget and legislative efforts signal continued government support for South Africa's mining sector, which is a major GDP contributor. The focus on energy security and critical minerals may benefit domestic mining companies and attract investment. However, the commercial mechanism is weak as no specific price or supply shocks are identified; the impact is primarily regulatory and fiscal.
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- Minister Mantashe presented a R2.86 billion budget for the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.
- R70.46 million allocated to South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator.
- R666.9 million allocated to Council for Geoscience.
- Mining sector contributed R477 billion to GDP in 2025.
- Mining royalties increased 11% to R11.8 billion.
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