We manage issues of common interest for the Southern African Mining Associations

The importance of human rights to MIASA is profound. Our members’ approach to human rights is founded on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

MIASA and its members aspire to achieve an inclusive, innovative, prosperous, growing and country-developing mining industry, where all stakeholders continually work together for the mutual benefit of the country and the industry.

MIASA members are in the SADC region, with all its member associations and their related member companies residing in developing countries. MIASA recognises that its position on this crucial subject, has to be informed by various international...

One of the challenges for mining investments is to ensure a positive contribution to poverty reduction and sustainable development at the community level. Mining can be a positive influence, providing employment and infrastructure and supporting...

The minerals industry in Southern Africa continuously raises the shortage of appropriately skilled staff as a constraint.