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The mining sector has vaccinated 105 927 employees at its workplace site, the Minerals Council of South Africa said on Wednesday. Read More

The Minerals Council South Africa has advised that, as at 17 August 2021, member companies have vaccinated 105,927 employees. Read More

JOHANNESBURG - The mining industry has long been one of South Africa’s largest sectors, but women are still a minority in its workforce. Now, a group called Women in Mining South Africa is trying to change that through a mentorship program to help young women enter the field. Read More

The policy shift comes as the public and private sectors ramp up capacity in anticipation of greater vaccine supplies in August and September Read More

The Minerals Council South Africa and several labour unions reiterate their support for South Africa’s national vaccination programme, urging all industry employees to choose to get vaccinated as soon as they have the opportunity to do so. Read More

"There are some challenges regarding the regulatory framework, but I believe South Africa has a workable mining charter, particularly for newcomers like Orion Minerals that structure their business with the expectation of having to meet procurement obligations." Read More

Harmony has been operating for over 70 years with listings on both the JSE and NYSE and is now the largest gold producer in South Africa by volume. Read More

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Exploration is one of the quickest ways to secure foreign direct investment into South Africa for the generation of desperately needed jobs and wealth during the country's hour of need, said Minerals Council South Africa junior and emerging miners’ leadership forum chairperson Errol Smart on Tuesday. Read More

Inoculations have begun at some mining companies after government made Covid-19 vaccines available to the sector. Impala Platinum in Rustenburg is among the latest to procure jabs for its employees, as well as nearby communities. Meanwhile, the Minerals Council SA is warning against complacency and advising companies to continue following strict COVID-19 protocols. eNCA's Lindokuhle Xulu visited the Impala Platinum mine and filed this report. Courtesy Read More

Minerals Council SA chief economist Henk Langenhoven talks to Business Day TV about Transnet’s rail issues Read More