African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development
Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries
Responsible resource development goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social responsibility
Production was dragged down mainly by diamonds and platinum-group metals
Production was dragged down mainly by coal and diamonds and the industry also produced less copper, nickel, manganese and chromium ore
The minister’s wife, Nolwandle, stands accused of using his name and position to gain interest in a Northern Cape mine
All the minerals are here, so a golden opportunity exists if our governments provide incentives
A weaker rand has help profits at Patrice Motsepe’s mining company rise despite a fall in iron ore prices.
Resources giant BHP Billiton plans a demerger in order to streamline and simplify its operations and South African assets are on the chopping block.
South African government appears adamant that it wants the port of Ngqura to be the export point for manganese despite criticism from some quarters.
Ntsimbintle Mining, a black economic empowered company, signed a R430-million deal with OM Holdings on Monday for a new mine in the Northern Cape.
BEE company Ntsimbintle Mining on Monday signed a R430-million deal with Australian-listed OM Holdings.
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/ 10 November 2008
Suspected manganese poisoning victims were allegedly offered R800 000 each to undergo further testing.
The Assmang company in Cato Ridge has been instructed to demolish a hostel on its premises because of risks the inhabitants face from manganese dust.