Limpopo makes mark at indaba
Limpopo also hosted a networking session at the Life Grand Café (V & A Waterfront) where Mokone met prodigious mining companies with sizeable investments in Limpopo, such as Anglo-American Platinum, De Beers, Exxaro and Nkwe Mining Company, among others.
SEKHUKHUNE – Limpopo government officials have tipped mining as the major platform to boost local economy.
Limpopo had a remarkable presence at the 2022 Africa Mining Indaba in the Western Cape from May 9.
Premier Stanley Mathabatha led a strong delegation comprising the MEC responsible for Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet), Thabo Mokone, and chairpersons and CEOs of various boards under Ledet, at the four-day indaba held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
“We used the mining indaba platform as an opportunity to attract the investment related to mineral beneficiation in the special economic zones, which is metal processing in Fetakgomo Tubatse (Steelpoort) and metallurgical and energy cluster in Musina-Makhado. We had a whole provincial stand here at the indaba to showcase investment opportunities,” said Mathabatha.
“Mathabatha’s presence signalled the continued importance of mining to the provincial economy as a cornerstone creator of value through investment, procurement, job creation and community investment.
“Mining is dominant in the provincial economy as outlined in the Limpopo development plan – a blueprint for development,” said Mathabatha’s spokesperson, Willy Mosoma.
Limpopo also hosted a networking session at the Life Grand Café (V & A Waterfront) where Mokone met prodigious mining companies with sizeable investments in Limpopo, such as Anglo-American Platinum, De Beers, Exxaro and Nkwe Mining Company, among others.
“We have listened to the minister of minerals and energy, Gwede Mantashe, taking pride in the capacity of the mining sector in Limpopo as well as governments’ commitment on working closely with Limpopo-based mines for the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
“We have various mines operating in Limpopo. We have the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone as well as the Fetakgomo Tubatse Special Economic Zone, which will without doubt industrialise our province, bring major development and become the core economic hubs within the SADC Region,” said Mokone at the networking session.
The overall message that came from the Limpopo provincial government was that it remains committed to servicing the investments and relationships developed within the sector by supporting the mines.
Part of the provincial presence at this indaba aimed to showcase Limpopo’s potential and attract new investors within the mining sector in Limpopo.
