28/08/2026
Moses Kotane Local Municipality Participates in 2026 Mining Integration Summit to Advance Inclusive Mining Development
Sun City — Moses Kotane Local Municipality (MKLM) participated in the two-day 2026 Mining Integration Summit, held at Sun City, which brought together key stakeholders to advance inclusive, sustainable and community-centred mining development.
The Summit provided an important platform for collaboration between the North West Provincial Government, Office of the Premier, South African Mining Community Association (SAMCA), mining stakeholders, the Petroleum Agency of South Africa, investors, local communities, North West Development Corporation (NWDC) and Eskom, among other stakeholders.
The gathering focused on strengthening partnerships across government, the mining sector, communities and investors to unlock economic opportunities, promote responsible mining and ensure that mining contributes meaningfully to the development of communities in Moses Kotane.
MKLM Mayor, Cllr Nketu Nkotswe, highlighted the Municipality's commitment to initiatives that advance economic transformation, investment ex*****on and inclusive local economic development. "Moses Kotane Local Municipality supports initiatives that seek to transform the mining sector into a catalyst for sustainable local economic development. ” Mayor Nkotswe further emphasised the importance of integrating mine-funded developmental initiatives into municipal planning frameworks to ensure that mining investments complement local development priorities.
SAMCA President, Mr Sibusiso Nxumalo, highlighted the significant contribution of the mining sector to the South African economy as well as planning together with government.
SAMCA Ambassador, Mme Lindiwe Zulu, emphasised the importance of connecting young Africans across the continent and with the African diaspora to unlock economic opportunities, strengthen collaboration and build a sustainable future. Her remarks reinforced the need to place young people at the centre of Africa's economic transformation, particularly through skills development, entrepreneurship, investment and access to emerging opportunities within strategic sectors such as mining.
Supporting the initiative from Moses Kotane Local Municipality the event was graced by the Singlewhip Cllr Lucky Moate, HOD for Local Economic Development Ms Nono Maribe, Manager in the offoce of Mayor Mr Tshegofatso Motlhabane, Mr Iggy Matlapeng and Mr Tshegofatso Mafifi.
Moses Kotane Local Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with the mining sector and other stakeholders to promote inclusive economic development, responsible investment and local job creation.
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Moses Kotane Local Municipality
Communications & Media Unit