Johannesburg, South Africa – June 5, 2025. The Southern African Coal Processing Society (SACPS) enthusiastically welcomes the inclusion of Coal as a critical mineral in South Africa’s newly approved Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy 2025, as announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. This strategic decision, endorsed by Cabinet, underscores coal’s vital role in the nation’s economic framework and paves the way for enhanced processing and beneficiation opportunities within the coal sector.

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