The charter serves as a guideline for transformation within the industry. Zwane promised that a new document would be promulgated before the end of this month.
Mining companies have been waiting for the finalisation of the latest charter since the draft was published last year.
Some aspects of the draft document have been contested by industry role players.
Industry participants have been in discussions with the Department of Mineral Resources over some points contained in the proposed new mining charter.
Among them is the Chamber of Mines, which has highlighted some of its concerns.
