South African National Survey of Research and Experimental Development: R&D spending in the mining sector at a glance, 2018/19. Fact sheet 41

Key Points

Research investment in South Africa's mining sector contributes to economic growth and technological advancement.
Approximately R226 billion in added value to GDP demonstrates mining's economic significance.
Assessment of R&D spending across various mining-related companies highlights industry engagement in innovation.
Findings imply that continued investment in mining R&D may enhance overall sector performance and sustainability.

Abstract

South Africa is one of the world��s leading mining and mineral-processing countries with a long-standing, highly developed mining sector. In 2019, export earnings contributed more than 60% of total mining sales, supplementing an added value of approximately R226 billion to GDP. Mining, metal processing and other mining-related companies engage in considerable research to develop sophisticated technologies, products, and processes.

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