/ 22 April 2024

Struggling mining sector likely to see more job losses

Safrica Economy Gold Mining
Out of commission: During the fourth quarter of 2023 the mining sector, which employed about 477  000 people last year, shed 1 000 jobs, according to Statistics South Africa. Photo: Luca Sola/AFP

Among the companies that have announced staff cuts are Anglo American and Sibanye Stillwater

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