SA Khadinang Limited Gold


REGULATORY & GOVERNMENT BRIEFING NOTE
Subject:
SA Khadinang Limited – Mine-Sourced Gold Dor Bar Participation Program for Taxi Associations and University Students
1. Purpose of the Briefing
This briefing note is submitted to inform government and regulatory stakeholders of SA Khadinang Limited’s Gold Dor Bar Participation Program, a structured initiative that enables Taxi Associations and University Students to participate in gold produced directly from SA Khadinang Limited mining operations, with a primary objective of job creation, skills development, and inclusive asset ownership.
2. Proponent
Entity: SA Khadinang Limited
Nature: South African incorporated company
Role: Gold producer and operator
Value Chain Position: Mining → Dor bar production → Custodial allocation → Beneficiation / Sale
Focus: Employment creation, beneficiation, youth participation, cooperative ownership
3. Policy and Legislative Alignment
The program is aligned with national priorities and frameworks, including:
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA)
National Development Plan (NDP) – job creation and youth inclusion
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) objectives
Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP)
Mineral Beneficiation Strategy of South Africa
Youth Employment and Skills Development Frameworks
4. Program Overview
4.1 Description
The program provides structured access to gold dor bars produced from SA Khadinang Limited mines, allowing organised groups to participate in the mineral economy without engaging in informal or illegal mining activities.
Participation is limited to:
Registered Taxi Associations / Cooperatives
Accredited University Student Bodies (SRCs, investment entities)
4.2 Gold Source Assurance
All gold dor bars originate from SA Khadinang Limited-controlled mining operations
Each dor bar is:
Serialised
Certified
Logged against mine production records
Full traceability from mine to allocation
5. Objectives of the Program
Primary Objectives
Create direct mining and processing jobs
Expand downstream employment
Promote legal, regulated participation in strategic minerals
Support youth skills development and graduate placement
Strengthen cooperative economic models
Secondary Objectives
Reduce reliance on intermediaries
Enhance transparency in gold ownership
Encourage domestic beneficiation
Support social and economic stability in transport and education sectors
6. Participation Framework
6.1 Taxi Associations
Participate through pooled capital contributions
Dor bars held under custodial or trust arrangements
Returns linked to production, beneficiation, or sale
Employment created in:
Logistics
Security
Administration
Mine support services
6.2 University Students
Fractional participation through structured subscriptions
Access facilitated via SRCs or approved student entities
Integrated with:
Training
Internships
Graduate employment pipelines
7. Job Creation Impact
7.1 Direct Jobs
Mining operations
Safety and environmental compliance
Processing and handling
Site administration
7.2 Indirect Jobs
Transport and logistics
Security services
Compliance and reporting
Community liaison and coordination
Graduate and internship placements
8. Governance, Compliance and Risk Mitigation
Independent audits of production and allocation
Segregated accounts and asset registers
Custodial holding structures
Regular reporting to participants
Compliance with applicable:
Mining legislation
Precious metals handling requirements
Corporate governance standards
9. Economic and Social Impact
Measurable employment outcomes
Youth participation in strategic minerals
Strengthened cooperative ownership
Skills transfer and industrial exposure
Contribution to inclusive economic growth
10. Government Engagement & Oversight
SA Khadinang Limited welcomes:
Regulatory guidance
Interdepartmental coordination
Oversight mechanisms
Alignment with public employment and beneficiation programs
The company is open to:
Reporting frameworks
Pilot program designation
Public-private collaboration models
11. Conclusion
The Gold Dor Bar Participation Program represents a regulated, transparent, and job-focused approach to expanding participation in South Africa’s gold sector, ensuring that gold extracted from local mines delivers tangible employment and skills outcomes.
“From our mines to national development — responsibly produced gold creating real jobs.”