[Lucille Davie] In the underground noise, dust and darkness of South Africa's deep-level mines, efficient communication with the surface is essential for streamlined operations - and to save lives. Read more >>
The world's second-biggest platinum producer Impala Platinum will halt its operations to prevent violence during a planned mass strike, the company said. Read more >>
The president of the Chamber of Mines‚ Mike Teke‚ has renewed his appeal to Transnet to collaborate with the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) on further expansion to cater for junior black coal miners wanting access to export markets. Read more >>
PRETORIA: North West Premier Thandi Modise has called on striking parties in the mining sector to strive for a win-win solution to end the current wage dispute. Read more >>
PRETORIA: Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has welcomed the court order by the South Gauteng High Court, directing Mintails SA and Mogale Gold to cease mining operations, pending compliance with the directive issued last week. Read more >>
As mineworkers in some of the country's platinum mines prepare to go on strike, government has urged all parties involved in the current wage dispute to engage in meaningful negotiations to resolve the dispute. Read more >>
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has expressed its concern over water pollution threats from the Bosveld Phosphate operation near Phalaborwa in Limpopo. Read more >>
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has reiterated a need for organised labour, organised business and government to consolidate social dialogue as the guiding principle. Read more >>
Violent strikes and the review of the possibility of increasing minimum wages to address poverty and inequality will come into sharp focus this year, says Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant. Read more >>
The Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) is a unique professional attendance technical supplies and equipment trade expo for the Copperbelt region hosted exclusively within the Copperbelt. Read more >>
