South Africa: 3 of 72

Head gear at President Steyn mine destroyed as Anglo-American withdraws from Free State Goldfields. Photo: Suzanne Cecelia Jewell
ENVIRONMENT

South Africa's mine closure hotspots captured in new study

Researchers have developed a mine closure risk rating system for better planning and mitigation

01 February 2024

South Africa’s mining sector employs approximately 500,000 people and accounts for 60% of the nation’s exports. Image: hyotographics
AFRICA

PMG Consortium tapped for South Africa's new licencing system

The consortium has been tasked with revamping the system commonly referred to as Cadastre

31 January 2024

Focus will now shift to completing the planned operational shutdown
UNDERGROUND

Implats: All workers have surfaced and strike is over

Protest focused on employee concerns about pension payouts

21 December 2023

 Implats RBPlat takeover is at danger of veering off course
UNDERGROUND

2,000 still underground as Implats strike enters third day

Implats concerned over safety and production consequences

20 December 2023

 The BRP is one of the world’s largest and highest-grade platinum mines
UNDERGROUND

Implats reports 2,200 workers staging underground protest

The demands of the underground protesters are still being determined

18 December 2023

Anglo American welcomes dismissal of Kabwe lead poisoning case Photo: Kim Britten
UNDERGROUND MINING

South Africa dismisses Anglo lead poisoning case

Claims that Anglo was responsible for lead poisoning in Kabwe have been dismissed by high court

18 December 2023

 Weco manufactures the majority of components in-house Credit: Weco
SURFACE

Epiroc to acquire South African rock drilling parts firm Weco

Epiroc said the acquisition will strengthen its manufacturing capabilities

13 December 2023

Investigations are ongoing to determine why the lift at shaft 11 fell 200m Photo: Impala Platinum
UNDERGROUND MINING

Executives and experts disagree on Rustenburg tragedy

Experts concerned that lax enforcement of safety regulations played a role

04 December 2023

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Weir's transformational tailings flowsheets

Weir has developed a range of transformational flowsheets for tailings management

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