Government concerned about mining companies placed under care and maintenance
The Department of Mineral Resources has raised concerns about the number of mining companies being
SA’s biodiversity being threatened by mining: Njenga
Regional Programme Coordinator for Southern Africa at the United Nations Environmental Programme,
North West government secures R40 million to help address water shortage
The North West Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs says
Num concerned about the state of the mining sector in KZN
The National Union of Mineworkers (Num) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has expressed concerns over the state
Mining production increased by 4.5% in March
Mining production increased more than expected in March. Output in the sector increased 4.5% in
Involvement of senior govt officials in mining in North West believed to be cause of lack of transparency
The involvement of senior government officials in mining interests in the North West is believed to
Limpopo residents demand transparency, jobs at Dinkwe Platinum Mine
The community of Maandagshoek and surrounding villages outside Burgersfort in Limpopo, is demanding
Mining should be a driving force in creating jobs: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says mining in South Africa should be a driving force in creating jobs for
R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company
A company led by American-Senegalese R&B singer Akon has signed a deal to finance a copper and
North West encouraged to use resources to revive economy post lockdown
The North West province has been urged to take advantage of its geographic location and its
Survivor recalls horror after Congo mine collapse
Kinyenye Furaha passed out from shock when he realised a mine collapse in eastern Democratic
At least 50 killed in collapsed gold mine in east DRC
At least 50 people are thought to have died when an artisanal gold mine collapsed near Kamituga in
Lockdown blamed for contraction in mining, manufacturing sector
The COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown restrictions have had a negative impact on the
Business Confidence Index shows slight recovery: SACCI
There has been some improvement in sentiment amongst South African businesses. The South African
Mining sector contracted by 28.2% in June: Stats SA
The mining sector continued to show signs to strain in June. Stats SA data shows mining production
Zambia’s economy to shrink 4.2% in 2020: Finance Minister
Zambia expects its gross domestic product to shrink by around 4.2% in 2020, more than the 2.6%
Mining production decreases by 29.8%
The mining sector continues to take a beating due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact
South Africa’s mines record six COVID-19 deaths, 1 796 cases
South Africa’s mining industry has recorded 1,796 cases of COVID-19 with six deaths, the Minerals
Youngsters march from Soweto to Stellenbosch to highlight plight of mining communities
A group of young people have begun a long walk, protesting against the hardships faced by mining
Zambia mining revenues drop 30% due to COVID-19, Chamber of Mines says
Mining companies in Zambia, Africa’s No.2 copper producer, have suffered a 30% drop in revenue over