The Samancor Chrome case shows how ‘investor-friendly’ policy has allowed corporate plunder to the detriment of long-term development
But the story behind their deaths goes back years – and the potential for further conflict is still very much palpable.
Shaun de Waal speaks to Jade Davenport about her first book, "Digging Deep", on the history of mining in South Africa.
Data released by Statistics SA has shown South African mining production rose 9.6% year on year in May after a revised 12.0% increase in April.