MIASA position on developing trust between the mining sector and other stakeholders in SADC
04 February, 2018
Cape Town, 4 February 2018. The Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa (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. This can only be achieved in an environment where there is trust amongst
between stakeholders.
To achieve lasting trust amongst all the stakeholders, MIASA supports the following key principles:
Transparency is the foundation of trust amongst all stakeholders.
The mining industry acknowledges the negative impacts of the mining sector, and seeks to
reduce or mitigate these impacts in the future.
MIASA members will encourage the adoption of mechanisms that encourage regular
engagement between the mining sector and key stakeholders, which in turn will build trust.
Governments and the mining industry should strive to co-create a common vision by
subscribing to and implementing the national development plans.
For further information please contact:
Vusi Mabena Executive Secretary: MIASA Tel: + 27 11 498 7278 Mobile: +27 82 465 5758 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.miasa.org.za