Zwane’s money for nothing, and his cheques for free
SOUTH Africa mines minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, today briefed the Black Business Council on his vision for the Mining Charter claiming the document was a...
Water licence no guarantee to SA miners
The South African government is able to restrict water supply to mining companies during drought even if firms hold an integrated water use licence.
How job losses, fatalities and illegal mining are a vicious cycle
WHEN it comes to mining statistics of a negative nature they relate in the first place to the 82 mining deaths that occurred in...
Mindset change needed for water management
It makes better sense to integrate our management of our water resources in a manner that does not require legislative change.
Repairing weak leadership crucial in saving SA’s mining sector
IN a New Year’s message, Chamber of Mines CEO, Roger Baxter, said the Chamber had made progress in the battle against corruption and unethical...
Miners must get back to what they do best
Mining companies have forgotten why they exist, a type of hypoxia caused from a prolonged period
of sky-high metal prices.
Hard times, but we are finding common ground
The mood at the Mining Indaba was relatively sombre because these are hard times for miners. Yet through the gloom, there are moments of commonality.
Pace of change in world’s mining sector likely to accelerate
THE pace of change in the global mining and metals space has accelerated. We used to talk about trends whereas now it’s about volatility....
We’re not waiting around for Farlam report
Ben Magara, CEO of Lonmin, said the company had worked to address the distrust between labour and management since his appointment in 2013.
Time to re-think SA’s mining tax regulations
Stephen Meintjes, an analyst at Imara, calls for mining taxes to be replaced by a system of natural resource rentals.