Department of Mineral Resources (South Africa)

The vision of the Department of Mineral Resources is to enable a globally competitive, sustainable and meaningfully transformed minerals and mining sector to ensure that all South Africans derive sustainable benefit from the country’s mineral wealth. This is achieved within our legislative framework and as the legitimate custodian of the country’s mineral wealth.

Vision 2020 A globally competitive, sustainable and meaningfully transformed mining and minerals sector.

Vision 2030 A leader in the transformation of South Africa through economic growth and sustainable development by 2030.

Our mission is to promote and regulate the minerals and mining sector for transformation, growth and development, and ensure that all South Africans derive sustainable benefit from the country's mineral wealth.