Mining Sector

Transforming South African mines into ‘zero-harm tolerance’ zones for all workers

Article Sumiya Ismail - 28 Jun 2019

TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Researcher

Palladium could be felled by its own success, experts say

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 26 Jan 2018

“The price keeps on going up and demand is so great, even car companies are starting to move to platinum”

Mining is in decline and SA must find renewable options

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 2 Jun 2016

Mining is not what it once was. It’s time to look elsewhere for income that does not exploit.

Scramble to avoid jobs bloodbath

Article Lynley Donnelly - 6 Aug 2015

The jury is still out on whether the moves to save the mining sector are too little too late.

The bright side of industrial action

Article bogdan TagDiv - 8 Nov 2013

Labour strikes weren't great for the mining sector in 2012, but they helped Eskom keep the lights on.

Bill could hit petroleum sector hard

Article Lynley Donnelly - 18 Oct 2013

Experts say proposals on prescribed state ownership and BEE will scare off investors.

Threats to peace in shackland

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 19 Jul 2013

The mining unions’ alleged tit-for-tat violence is being stoked by stillborn promises.

Rand reacts to mining wage dispute

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Jul 2013

The rand, which has remained largely unaffected by the mining wage saga, retreated slightly as mineworkers dismissed an increase offer.

Motlanthe urges mining sector to do away with violence

Article Sapa - 25 Jun 2013

"Violence, intimidation and lawlessness" need to be expunged from the troubled mining sector, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Motlanthe vows to resolve ‘every’ mining-sector problem

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Jun 2013

A meeting between government, mining houses and trade unions aims to resolve issues facing the mining sector, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Marikana not Ramaphosa’s finest moment

Analysis David Bruce - 18 Jan 2013

But it is those who made the decision to unleash maximum force who must be held responsible, says David Bruce.

Kumba axes over 100 protesting workers

Article Sapa - 16 Oct 2012

About 120 striking workers at Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine, in the Northern Cape, have been dismissed after failing to attend disciplinary hearings.

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