JOHANNESBURG - Mining continues to play a major role in the South African economy.
It contributes more than 6% to total economic output or GDP and last year it accounted for around half a million jobs.
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But the President of the Junior Mining Council says junior miners need support or South Africa risks running out of new mining projects.
He’s also commented on illegal mining and Stilfontein.
President of the Junior Mining Council, Fred Arendse had a discussion with eNCA on this topic.