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Beneficiation will be explored in mining sector, says Gordhan
Gordhan says the mining sector needs to take into consideration that the perceived failure of globalisation is a new debate on how it needs to reshape itself to remain relevant.
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SA coal miners set to offer single-digit wage hikes - Chamber
South Africa’s headline consumer inflation accelerated to 6.8% year-on-year in December from 6.6% in November.
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Mosebenzi Zwane calls for shared prosperity in mining sector
The mineral resources minister says all South Africans should enjoy the benefits of its natural resources.
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Godongwana: ANC must help improve mining conditions
The ANC's head of economic transformation says labour instability and strikes need to be addressed.
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‘Education funding talks must include economic reality facing mining sector’
The Chamber of Mines says the mining sector is currently under serious financial strain.
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22 illegal miners to face Welkom court
The miners were allegedly involved in illegal mining activities at Harmony Mine in Welkom last week.
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SA mine deaths rise after years of improving safety
SA is home to the world’s deepest mines where workers labour up to 4km beneath the surface.
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Lily Mine: Govt to try new way of bringing container to the surface
Pretty Nkambule, Solomon Nyerende & Yvonne Mnisi were in the container when the ground caved in.
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OPINION: Local anger rising against SA’s ‘resource curse’
Patrick Bond says violence against anti-mining activists appears to be intensifying.
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NUM warns of massive job losses in coming months
The South African mining industry is under pressure from sinking metal prices and soaring costs.
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‘Anglo not the only one, job cuts could hit others’
The mining company has announced it will separate its coal divisions that export to other countries.
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NUM hits out at mine bosses for high salaries & bonuses
Union memebers took part in Wednesday’s march for decent work by Cosatu.
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'Around 22,000 mining jobs under threat'
The NUM is accusing companies of attacking government politically through layoffs.
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Zwane: I'll reveal my mining sector strategy soon
Mosebenzi Zwane has been sworn in as the new mineral resources minister.
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New Mineral Resources Minister faces uphill battle
The mining industry warns of large-scale retrenchments because of low gold and platinum prices.
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OPINION: Is it time to go for growth in metals and mining?
Clyde Russell says most metals and mining firms are currently still in a siege mentality.
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Zuma: Let's restore confidence in mining sector
The president says government has to take the lead to ensure the sector remains viable.
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The 10-point mining saviour plan
702’s John Robbie speaks to the Mineral Resources Dept’s Mahlodi Muofhe about a 10-point plan signed yesterday aimed at curbing mining job losses and promoting platinum as a central reserve asset.
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‘Mining plan will only work if signatories follow up with action’
The Chamber of Mines, govt & unions signed a 10-point plan aimed at minimising job losses.
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SA's mining production rises by 4%
Platinum group metals have been identified as the main driving force behind the growth.
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NGO gives aid to miners eating cats, rodents & wild veg
The miners, mostly foreign, have been living in abject poverty since losing their jobs in 2009.