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At the back of the SA Mining Data released today by Statistics South Africa, CNBC Africa is joined by Peter Major, Director at Mining Modern Corporate Solutions for more.

A panel discussion into the role and expectations of South Africas first ever electricity minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and the mammoth task he has to face to ensure the country has a stable provision of power.

A recurring theme at the Investing in African Mining Indaba is the rise and fall of countries as investment destinations. This year, Zambia was a winner.

Companies are withholding investment – despite the commodity boom’s bounty – in the face of constraints to exports and exploration

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the county's electricity crisis has severely damaged its mining industry, a key pillar of the economy. Ramaphosa made the comment while addressing Investing in African Mining Indaba, the world's largest mining investment conference. The Minerals Council South Africa, which represents mining companies, estimates that total mining volumes were down…

Mining expert, Peter Major, speaks to Clarence about this year's African Mining Indaba.

According to estimates, total mining volumes in the country were down by 6%, or $1.8 billion last year due to ongoing electricity cuts

Efforts to turnaround the South Deep gold mine is yielding promising results, but the operation faces some worrying long-term risks.

Gold Fields’ South Deep hopes to turn the situation around with its super driller and indications are that extraction will shift from 85% to 93%.

The department of mineral resources is working on a collaborative effort to cut down on illegal mining.