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The mining industry has vaccinated, or partially vaccinated, 203 007 employees and contractors in South Africa – that is about 45% of the workforce. Read More

In marking its second National Day of Women in Mining on August 19, Minerals Council South African and the Women in Mining Leadership Forum (WiMLF) initiative say they have made inroads into better representation of women in the mining industry. Read More

As of August 17, Minerals Council South Africa member companies have vaccinated 105 927 employees. Read More

The mining sector has vaccinated 105 927 employees at its workplace site, the Minerals Council of South Africa said on Wednesday. Read More

The Minerals Council South Africa has advised that, as at 17 August 2021, member companies have vaccinated 105,927 employees. Read More

JOHANNESBURG - The mining industry has long been one of South Africa’s largest sectors, but women are still a minority in its workforce. Now, a group called Women in Mining South Africa is trying to change that through a mentorship program to help young women enter the field. Read More

The policy shift comes as the public and private sectors ramp up capacity in anticipation of greater vaccine supplies in August and September Read More

The Minerals Council South Africa and several labour unions reiterate their support for South Africa’s national vaccination programme, urging all industry employees to choose to get vaccinated as soon as they have the opportunity to do so. Read More

"There are some challenges regarding the regulatory framework, but I believe South Africa has a workable mining charter, particularly for newcomers like Orion Minerals that structure their business with the expectation of having to meet procurement obligations." Read More

Harmony has been operating for over 70 years with listings on both the JSE and NYSE and is now the largest gold producer in South Africa by volume. Read More