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South Africa’s biggest platinum mineworkers’ union and the industry failed to reach a deal on workers’ pay yesterday, raising the prospect of industrial action in the world’s top producer of the white metal. Read More

Johannesburg - The Chamber of Mines of South Africa on Monday, condemned the senseless killing of Richards Bay Minerals (RMB) executive, Ronny Nzimande, who was gunned down in an apparent hit outside his house in KwaZulu-Natal. Read More

The Chamber of Mines was concerned to hear of the murder of Mr Ronny Nzimande, human resources manager at Richards Bay Minerals, a company that has been a long-standing member of the Chamber of Mines. Mr Nzimande was shot outside his home on Tuesday 30 August. The leadership of the industry conveys deepest condolences to his family and friends. Read More

AfriBusiness is of the opinion that Eskom consumers may be facing further power tariff increases of 22%. Read More

The South African government has shown its commitment to ensuring future water sustainability through a number of water protection campaigns and investments. Read More

Solving challenges through innovation creates business opportunities — McLean Sibanda. Read More

If there is no substantial change in the mining methods used in South Africa, gold and platinum mining could cease in 2033 and 2029, respectively, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Natural Resources and Environment executive director Mavis Ann ‘May’ Hermanus warned on Wednesday. Read More

There comes a time when society must stand up. This is one of those times. Read More

As business rallied to the defence of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan against "sinister forces" that ranged against him, Gordhan said he would not be reporting to the Hawks as summonsed, as the unit clearly had no case against him. Read More

Parliament’s mineral resources committee has decided that President Jacob Zuma had no grounds for concern over the constitutionality of the Mineral Petroleum and Resources Development Amendment (MPRDA) Bill. Read More