Phila Mzamo | Feb 21, 2018
President Cyril Ramaphosa is determined to play whatever role he can in the process of healing and atonement in the wake of the Marikana massacre. “The Marikana tragedy stands out as the darkest moment in the life of our young...
Phila Mzamo | Jul 26, 2017
Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Godfrey Oliphant has said that Minister Mosebenzi Zwane does not always consult him when he makes decisions about the mining industry. Oliphant who was speaking on Xolani Gwala’s show, confessed that,...
Phila Mzamo | Feb 13, 2017
Minister of Women in the Presidency, Susan Shabangu has urged the mining industry to do more to integrate women in mining, saying, while the representation of women had improved over the years, it was not enough. Shabangu, who is a former Minister...
3SMedia | Aug 14, 2014
Addressing the third annual Mining Lekgotla at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on Thursday, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant said while South Africa has good labour laws in place, the lack of real transformation contributed to the recent industrial...
gerhard | May 27, 2014
The Chamber of Mines has congratulated Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi on his appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources and Deputy Minister Godfrey Oliphant on retaining his position. This follows South African President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of...
gerhard | May 26, 2014
South African President Jacob Zuma has named Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi as the new Minister of Mineral Resources, replacing Susan Shabangu. Political career Ramatlhodi was Deputy Minister of Correctional Services in the previous Cabinet. He started...
gerhard | Apr 17, 2014
The Central Basin acid mine drainage (AMD) plant will be fully operational at the end of this month, treating and discharging 57 Ml a day into the Klip River. The mine shaft is over 1 500 m deep. The pumps, which are 15 m high (the equivalent of...
gerhard | Mar 13, 2014
While the National Assembly approved the Minerals & Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) Amendment Bill on 12 March, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is opposing the motion to suspend Rule 253 of Parliament in order to have it passed, James...
gerhard | Feb 25, 2014
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has called for more sustainable methods for the closure of open holes and shafts, as well as tunnels underground, to prevent illegal miners from reopening sealed access points. She appealed to members of...
