THE MARIKANA MASSACRE, LABOUR AND CAPITALISM: …

August 2012 at the Lonmin Mine in Marikana, South Africa. Although the events leading up to the Marikana massacre were complex and not one single factor was responsible for the tragedy we will focus on the philosophical and anthropological aspect that may have influenced the breakdown of engagement between the management of Lonmin and workers.

South Africa: Without the right leadership, political unrest …

The mining industry remains one of South Africa's most important economic sectors, contributing 8% to 10% of national GDP. Each of its almost half a million strong labour force provides income for nine dependents. But it is vulnerable to global competition for finance and skills, restricting foreign direct investment into …

Sibanye faces $522 million claim over cancelled Brazil mines …

By Felix Njini JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Sibanye Stillwater is facing a $522 million compensation claim from investment firm Appian Capital Advisory over the termination of a …

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Harmony suspends SA mine amid unrest

Harmony Gold, South Africa's third-largest gold producer, has suspended operations at one of its main mines following a period of violent industrial unrest.. The company said on Monday it was ...

Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996 and …

Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) and Regulations 11 ACT To provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at mines and, for that purpose- to promote a culture of health and safety;

Civil unrest hits South African mineral supply chains

Disruptions of supply routes into and out of KwaZulu-Natal due to the civil unrest resulted in Southern Africa's largest oil refinery, the 165,000 bbl/d South African Petroleum …

In South Africa, Labor Unrest in Mining Deepens

A version of this article appears in print on, Section A, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: In South Africa, Labor Unrest in Mining Deepens. Order Reprints | Today's Paper ...

South Africa Mine Unrest Spreads

Strikes that have seriously disrupted South Africa's mining sector spread Tuesday night, affecting two more gold mines belonging to AngloGold Ashanti and a coal mine operated by Coal of Africa.

Unrest spreads in SA mines as prayers are held for victims …

Services were held across South Africa today to remember the 44 people who died at the Lonmin platinum mine amid reports of unrest spreading across the industry.

Criminals are an element of mining community unrest

Though poverty and SA's economic downturn are at the heart of much community unrest, industry players point, too, to more nefarious motives."It's not just community unrest — some of this is just straight up criminal behaviour," says Assore CEO Charles Walters, in relation to relentless disruptions of the mining company's Limpopo operations.

Zuma Says S.A Economy Too Weak Amid Mine Unrest

The problems faced by the mining industry, which contributes 60 percent of South Africa's export revenue and provides about one million jobs directly and indirectly, has affected the rest of the economy, Zuma said. "When our mining sector is in difficulties, this affects the wider economy, leading to industrial slowdown," Zuma said.

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South32 says community unrest, illegal mining …

October 3, 2019. Mike Fraser, CEO-in-waiting, Gold Fields. COMMUNITY unrest and illegal mining were singled out as two issues "which had to stop" if South Africa's mining sector was to regain its competitive edge. That's the view of …

Mining arbitrations in Africa

These elections and their results may well prove to be sources of unrest. South Africa in particular has been identified as an area where tensions are likely to occur. ... not carried out under the due process of law and not …

Sibanye faces $522 million claim over cancelled Brazil mines …

Sibanye Stillwater is facing a $522 million compensation claim from investment firm Appian Capital Advisory over the termination of a $1.2 billion deal to buy Appian's Brazilian nickel and copper ...

Trafigura-backed nickel mine seeks new partner …

Sibanye-Stillwater faces $522 million compensation claim over scrapped mine deal The South African miner must compensate Appian for the losses that arose after it did not buy two Brazilian nickel ...

Coal mine's bid for KZN land puts compensation criteria to …

This resulted in improper consultations and inadequate and unequal compensation, which led to social unrest. With the granting of an amended mining right in 2016 by the department of mineral resources, giving way to the expansion of mining operations in Somkhele, a renewed wave of social unrest ensued.

Labour unrest taking over South African mines; resources minister

Hundreds of striking miners forced Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest producer, to halt operations at its four mines on Wednesday, as labour unrest spread in South Africa's biggest industry.

Labour unrest taking over South African mines; …

Hundreds of striking miners forced Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest producer, to halt operations at its four mines on Wednesday, as labour unrest spread in South Africa's biggest industry.

Unrest spreads in SA mines as prayers are held for

Catalog; For You; The London Standard. Unrest spreads in SA mines as prayers are held for victims of police shooting - Bo Wilson . SERVICE S were held across South Africa today to remember the 44 people who died at the Lonmin platinum mine amid repor ts of unrest spre ading across the industry.

ECN Midterm Ch.1-7 Flashcards

Then political unrest in South Africa shuts down the diamond mines there. South Africa is the world's primary supplier of diamonds. What will happen? The equilibrium quantity of engagement rings will decrease. Lord Greystroke uses his limited income to purchase fruits and nuts; he is currently buying 10 pounds of fruits at a price of $2 per ...

The new struggle: Service delivery-related unrest in South Africa

A series of local protests (also commonly referred to as service-related protests) erupted in a number of municipalities in South Africa during 2004 and 2005. Some of these disruptions continued into 2006, with renewed protests occurring in 2007.

Timeline of unrest in South Africa's mines

Timeline of unrest in South Africa's mines. Key events this year in South Africa's mining industry: – January 20 – March 5, 2012: A wildcat strike over pay and conditions paralyses the Rustenburg platinum belonging to Impala Platinum. Violence between strikers and non-strikers leads to the deaths of three workers in February.

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Mine Operations in South Africa: Community and …

keyword words: mining protests, striking miners, mining unrest, and community protest. South Africa and all the provinces were always included in the search. The media report that is used …

Unrest SA: Fuel supply slowed, but closures spared mines

Unrest SA: Fuel supply slowed, but closures spared mines further damage, said Mantashe. Minister Gwede Mantashe said as a result of the unrest precautionary closures, …

SA must dig deep to beat mine unrest

SA must dig deep to beat mine unrest on facebook ... and the metal is a critical component of the country's mining industry. The industry is South Africa's biggest export earner; its largest ...

Timeline of unrest in SA's mines

Key events this year in South Africa's mining industry: January 20 – March 5, 2012: A wildcat strike over pay and conditions paralyses the Rustenburg platinum belonging to Impala Platinum (JSE ...