Gold
Harmony’s path to South Africa’s largest gold producer on track
Harmony’s intention to acquire the last of AngloGold Ashanti’s gold assets in South Africa for US$300 million was announced in February 2020.
Gold
Minerals Council notes Gwede Mantashe’s withdrawal of appeal to SCA
The MCSA and the Minister have long expressed the hope that this entire matter can be resolved through engagement rather than through the courts.
Coal
Overcoming gender inequality is a priority
While gender inequality in the workplace continues to be a concern, businesses like Exxaro have been looking for ways to bridge the gap.
Environment
SRK Consulting: Good practice partnership for local procurement
“Working with mines to maximise their positive socio-economic impacts in host countries and host communities has been a growing part of our work."
Gold
Mali: Keïta between a rock and a hard place
Mali has been embroiled in a deepening political crisis, which has brought public administration to a standstill and risks.
Health and safety
New tailings management standard sets the bar for mine tailings safety
The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management was launched on 5 August 2020, as the first global standard on tailings management that can be applied to existing and future tailings facilities, wherever they are and whoever operates them.
Gold
Barrick signs definitive agreement on Eskay Creek
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020, subject to customary conditions, including certain government approvals.
Investment
Over US$6.6 billion in M&A and capital raising axed by COVID-19
The total value of mining deals - including M&A and capital raising - declined by US$5.3 billion in Q2, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Platinum Group Metals
Women in mining are taking their rightful places
In February 2012, the body of Pinky Mosiane was found underground at Anglo Platinum’s Khomanani mine. She had been raped and left to die.
Gold
SA mining industry steadfast in its transformation journey
“We would have liked to see the new Charter usher in a process of regular engagement as opposed to the current engagement and transformation."
