SA, Canada sign co-op on mining

[miningmx.com] – SOUTH Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada on co-operation in mining and mineral development, said Sapa citing an announcement by the mineral resources department (DMR).

Mines minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi signed the agreement with Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Ed Fast during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto, said Sapa.

“The signing represents South Africa’s commitment to global partnerships in development, and serves to further encourage more Canadian and South African companies operating throughout the mining and minerals value chain to deepen the special relationship we have established over the years and formalised today,’ said Ramatlhodi.