Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973)

Notices

Adjustment of Levies Paid by Controlled Mines and Works

Notice No. 6462 of 2025

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Notice No.  6462

31 July 2025

GG 53097

Department of Health

 

I, Dr PA Motsoaledi, Minister of Health, hereby, in terms of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973), adjust the levies payable by controlled mines and works to the Mines and Works Compensation Fund as determined by the Compensation commissioner in terms of section 62 from 1 August 2025 as follows:

 

Mine Type

Levy per Worker per Risk Shift

Andalusite

R0.01

Chrome

R0.31

Coal

R0.62

Copper

R0.28

Diamond

R0.15

Fluorspar

R0.01

Gold

R3.90

Iron

R0.09

Lead

R0.07

Magnesite

R0.01

Manganese

R0.10

Mica & Feldspar

R0.01

Phosphate

R0.01

Platinum

R0.49

Quarries

R0.16

Vanadium

R0.01

Works

R0.18

 

In addition, in terms of section 63(2) of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973), the levy determined for the purposes of research remains at R0.02 per worker per risk shift.

 

Dr PA Motsoaledi, MP

Minister of Health

Date: 22/7/2025