Government has tabled a recovery plan to restore business confidence, stimulate investments, safeguard and create jobs in the mining and energy sector. Energy sectorAccording to Kubayi-Ngubane, South Africa has embarked on the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Expansion Initiative. The energy sector will work with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to localise the manufacturing of gas cylinders and appliances. Mining sectorWith regard to the mining sector, Kubayi-Ngubane said mining sector’s economic recovery plan will focus on the implementation of the Small Scale Mining (SSM) Framework; forming partnerships with aligned departments and entities to leverage on their resources and experiences for maximum impact. Artisanal, small-scale mining policyThe Department of Mineral Resources and Energy intends to develop an artisanal and small-scale mining policy.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 23, 2020 08:37 UTC