State-Owned Entities

Mintek is South Africa’s national mineral research organisation and a leading science, engineering and technology organisation specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related fields.

Its work supports research, development, technology transfer, mineral beneficiation and innovation across the minerals industry.

The State Diamond Trader is a state-owned entity established in terms of the Diamonds Act, 1986, as amended.

Its mandate includes buying and selling rough diamonds and promoting equitable access to, and beneficiation of, South Africa’s diamond resources in support of the local diamond cutting and polishing industry.

CEF SOC Ltd is a state-owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Its mandate is focused on contributing to South Africa’s security of energy supply through exploration, acquisition, development, investment, marketing and strategic partnerships.

CEF is the DMPR entity under which a number of subsidiaries and group companies operate, including African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC), Petroleum Agency South Africa (PASA) and the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC).

SANPC brings together the petroleum interests associated with PetroSA, the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) and iGas.

The South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator is a public entity responsible for administering and enforcing legislation governing diamonds and precious metals in South Africa.

Its mandate includes implementation of the Diamonds Act, the Precious Metals Act and related legislation, with a focus on regulation, transformation, beneficiation and responsible participation in the diamond and precious-metals sectors.

The Council for Geoscience is one of South Africa’s national science councils and the legal successor of the Geological Survey of South Africa.

Established in its present form by the Geoscience Act, the CGS is responsible for developing, maintaining and providing geoscientific knowledge and information in support of mineral exploration, environmental management, infrastructure development and informed decision-making.

The Mine Health and Safety Council is a national public entity established in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996, as amended.

The Council brings together representatives of the State, employers and organised labour. Its work includes advising on occupational health and safety matters, promoting a culture of health and safety in the mining industry and supporting research aimed at improving mine health and safety outcomes.

Alexkor was established in terms of the Alexkor Limited Act, 1992, as amended.

Its core business is diamond mining and associated activities, including exploration, geology, rehabilitation and environmental management, with operations linked to the diamond resources of the north-west coast of South Africa.