‘Growth spurt’ for junior mining as department takes concrete action for exploration

Backed by a R1bn fund and fresh commitments from the PIC, the junior mining programme has funded 13 projects since 2024, but the sector’s revival is overshadowed by the deadly Ekapa disaster

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May 19, 2026 - 18:16
‘Growth spurt’ for junior mining as department takes concrete action for exploration
Backed by a R1bn fund and fresh commitments from the PIC, the junior mining programme has funded 13 projects since 2024, but the sector’s revival is overshadowed by the deadly Ekapa disaster
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