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As the court process between the South African Chamber of Mines and Minister of Mineral Resources Mosebenzi Zwane is set to be heard by Deputy Judge Sulette Potterill next week, trade union Solidarity says it has filed court papers to have the latest mining charter set aside and abolished. Read More

South Africa's bleak employment outlook underscores the pressing need for the country to revisit its policy on mining with a view to generating investment-led growth in one of the few sectors of the economy with the potential to absorb large numbers of unskilled labour. Read More

The Chamber of Mines confirms that it communicated via a letter to the ANC president shortly after his election… The Chamber has received acknowledgement of the receipt of the letter but no meeting has been set,” said a chamber of mines spokesperson. Read More

The mood at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town was the best since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis according to a wide range of participants interviewed by The BRICS Post at the sidelines of this year’s event. Read More

After a tumultuous ride, the world economy pendulum is starting to swing in favour of commodities, but it's the current regulatory environment that is the real trial facing the South African mining industry. Read More

One of the recurrent themes at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba has been the state of the relationship between the South African government and the local industry. Or perhaps, more accurately, the lack of it. Read More

As certainty sets in that SA cannot afford a massive investment in nuclear energy, the outlook for coal as a continued source of cheap power has improved. Read More

SA needs to offer a more conducive business environment to investors or they will turn to opportunities elsewhere. But mining minister Mosebenzi Zwane has made them feel particularly unwelcome. Read More

The mining industry on Wednesday tabled a case for coal mining in the country, arguing that coal will continue to play an important role in the economy for the foreseeable future despite its declining profile and negative impact on the environment. Read More

Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane on Monday spoke of good relations and positive meetings with global mining firms operating in South Africa‚ even as some delegates attending the 2018 Mining Indaba signalled they want him removed from the post. Read More