# Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister Gwede Mantashe has announced Cabinet’s approval of South Africa’s critical minerals and metals strategy, along with the publication of the 2025 Mineral Resources Development Bill for public comment. Mantashe told the media the strategy prioritises minerals like platinum, manganese, and iron ore, while the bill seeks to streamline mining regulations and formalise artisanal and small-scale mining operations:
Mantashe announces approval of critical minerals strategy and New Mining Bill [SOUND]
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