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 The journey of 120
On 5 October 1889, not long
after the establishment of the
City of Johannesburg, the
modern Chamber of Mines was founded. It
was called the Witwatersrand Chamber of
Mines, the first incarnation of the modern
Chamber of Mines of South Africa currently
in existence.
Because the prosperity of the country is
so intricately linked to the well-being of the
mining industry, 2009 not only marks the first
120 years of service to the mining industry,
but also to the country. And the Chamber
of Mines is proud to be the custodian and
protector of that mutual prosperity.
This is what lies at the heart of ‘The journey
of 120’: a journey taken with partners, in trust
and understanding, to reach a mutual goal.
A journey that has lasted for the past 120
years and will continue, not only for the next
120 years, but for many more to come.
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 Mining - the foundation of the economy
It can be said that mining is the foundation of the South African economy as it is upon the mining industry that the economy of South Africa was and is built.
Prior to the discovery of gold, coal and diamonds, the South African economy was based on agriculture.
Mining continues to support and stimulate growth and development in the country. Mining companies contribute extensively to South Africa’s tax base; rail, road and port development is more often than not spurred on by the development of new and extended mining operations; new towns are established in mineral rich areas; it attracts new investment into the economy; it leads the way in empowerment, skills development and transformation; and it injects over R40-billion into the economy via wages.
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 Mining together
The mining industry today does not function in isolation. Overall strategies and decisions take place through consultation within the tripartite structures and involve business, government and labour.
This is realised in such forums as the Mine Health and Safety Council, Business Unity South Africa, the Growth and Development Summit, Nedlac, the Joint Implementation on Priority Skills Acquisition and the Mining Qualifications Authority where business, government and labour engage in sometimes vigorous debate on the future of the mining industry in South Africa.
These interlocking forums ensure the overall health of the industry for the benefit of all South Africans.
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