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latest news & developmentsCriminal syndicates, as well as individuals, part of illegal gold mining on the West Rand
Castigating, rather than encouraging, business leaders when they advocate for harsh interventions sets us all back
‘My child would still be alive’ if that dam at the mine wasn’t there
The drowning of 10-year-old Mapula Raleholi is the latest in a series at mining sites in Gauteng
Cannabis can clean toxic mines and industries
Cannabis is dubbed the ‘mop crop’ for its ability to remove or render industrial pollutants harmless
Gold dazzles during the pandemic
Investors have been betting on gold as a safe option during a year of tumult and uncertainty
Slice of life: Dumped: Popcorn, sex and gold
A look at what was once a landmark on Johannesburg’s horizon and central part of the Egoli story
DRDGold responds to Parliament’s ‘blackmail’ comments
DRDGold says it has sent a written submission to Parliament’s water affairs portfolio committee head following comments he made about the company.
DRDGold accused of ‘blackmailing’ government over acid mine drainage
The head of Parliament’s water affairs committee has demanded that the executives of DRDGold explain what he called their "blackmail" of government.
Eight mine workers killed in bus accident
Eight mine workers were killed and at least 40 injured when a bus overturned on the R501 in Doornfontein on Friday morning.
DRDGold third-quarter output up, starts Zim exploration
South Africa’s fourth-biggest gold producer, DRDGold, reported a 4% rise in gold production for the third quarter.
DRDGold second-quarter gold output up
DRDGold reported a 4% rise in gold production for the quarter to end-December and a return to profit owing to lower operating costs.
Solidarity goes to court over DRDGold retrenchments
Trade union Solidarity has lodged an application with the Labour Court for an urgent interdict against JSE-listed mining company DRDGold.
DRDGold to seek judicial order for struggling mine
DRDGold said on Monday it would seek a high court order to place its troubled Blyvoor mine under judicial management to save it from liquidation.
DRDGold strike action enters third week
Wage-related strike action by DRDGold’s employees has entered its third week, the gold miner said on Wednesday.
DRDGold rules out improving wage offer to end strike
The strike over wages at DRDGold’s operations continued on Friday, the National Union of Mineworkers said.
DRDGold seeks court order to end strike
DRDGold said on Thursday it was seeking a court order to declare illegal a strike that has affected two of its mines.