In keeping with its commitment of spending R1.5-million to meet critical food supply in the King Cetswayo district, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is delivering food parcels totaling R900 000 to the uMfolozi and uMhlathuze municipalities for distribution …
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The nationwide transition from lockdown Level 4 to Level 3 on June 1 would facilitate the return-to-work of almost eight-million more South Africans than had hitherto been allowed to do so, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel said on…
PERU – Teck Resources announced on Wednesday that operations have resumed at the Antamina mine in Peru, in which the company has a 22.5% interest along with BHP (33.75%), Glencore (33.75%) and Mitsubishi (10%). A reduced operating workforce has b…
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When South African miners are allowed to recall all their workers as lockdown restrictions ease further on Monday, full production will remain elusive as the pandemic upends operating practices. Social distancing, screening and testing will hamper the …
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AUSTRALIA – The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is calling on the federal government to adopt a series of measures that, in the group’s view, would guarantee the recovery of the mining sector once the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end. InR…
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The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has expressed concern about the number of Covid-19 cases reported at South African mines and has called on the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) to stop mining operations until all safety measures…
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Workers at China Molybdenum’s Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) mine in Democratic Republic of Congo ended a one-day strike on Sunday after agreeing a compromise with management over compensation for working in isolation for two months due to COVID-19. The …
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The mining industry is at the forefront of work being done to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace and will be subjected to intense scrutiny; however, it is undertaking adequate measures and responses to the pandemic and believes it is up to…
Council reaffirms industry’s commitment to fighting Covid-19 pandemic Read More »
The mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is being negatively impacted on by the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is proving to be resilient and there are several opportunities for the industry post-Covid-19 . This was indicated by speake…
Speakers outline impact of pandemic on DRC, note opportunities Read More »
Two employees at Harmony Gold Mining Company’s Kagold gold mine, in the North West, have tested positive for Covid-19. The individuals, both of whom were asymptomatic, were identified as positive through the company’s testing process, which is conducte…
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