COVID-19
Health and safety
Sibanye-Stillwater’s vaccination programme gathers momentum
"If provided with sufficient vaccines, will be able to advance the roll out by utilising our other available health care facilities.”
Platinum Group Metals
RBplat begins vaccination of employees
It plans to roll out the vaccine to 10 000 employees and permanent contractors, in line with the government approved age categories.
Base Metals
Vedanta Zinc joins the fight against Covid-19
It has donated 40 medical respiratory devices as part of its effort to assist the Department of Health fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Base Metals
South Africa’s ‘Misery Index’ highlights its downward spiral
Has the government lost touch with the mood of the people? The answers to this question are cause for unpleasant introspection.
Health and safety
Adapting mandatory training to the digital age is critical
Mining is a hazardous working environments, and as such is governed by many laws that require training around health and safety.
Health and safety
The global recovery is bypassing the poorest countries
This year is likely to mark the strongest post-recession rebound in 80 years: global GDP is expected to expand 5.6 percent.
Diamonds & Gemstones
BlueRock Diamonds’ Q2,2021 results confirm market resilience
“The market has remained firm through Q2 with a strong buyer presence at the local tenders and a robust demand for the Kareevlei product."
Base Metals
Too many variables paint a dismal future for Africa’s iron ore...
Africa has a high-risk investment profile. Several concerns include corruption, security concerns and resource nationalism.
Platinum Group Metals
Chrometco crippled by COVID-19 and subsequent commodity price
“We are hopeful that a restructuring and capital raising process has reasonable prospects of success, although this is not guaranteed."
Health and safety
COVID-19 compliance – where does alcohol fit in for businesses?
"The over-crowded bars and restaurants indicate that people seem to have forgotten that we’re still in the midst of a pandemic."
