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Call to protect agriculture from mining activities
2+ week, 1+ day ago (514+ words) One of the country's most influential farmers' organisations, TLU SA, has shown its support to Mpumalanga's DA, which is calling on public protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate the effects of mining on agricultural land. Bennie van Zyl, general manager…...
Cachalia assures illegal mining operations in Benoni will receive attention
1+ week, 2+ day ago (487+ words) When the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) intensifies its deployment to illegal mining hotspots across the country, acting police minister Firoz Cachalia said Benoni will not be left behind. Speaking on the sidelines of a school shoes donation drive…...
New boreholes drilled for Shiyalongubo community
2+ week, 5+ day ago (225+ words) In an effort to help alleviate water shortages, Barberton Mines has assisted with drilling two boreholes in the Shiyalongubo area. Mine spokesperson Soya Magida said the area has grown over the years from a small settlement into a full-fledged township....
Body of one miner retrieved at Ekapa mine as search for others continue
1+ week, 2+ day ago (356+ words) The body of one of the five miners who were trapped following a devastating underground water flood and mud rush has been recovered. The miners went missing on 17 February at Ekapa Minerals" Du Toitspan Joint Shaft mine in Kimberley. Teams…...
Motsepe and other mining giants to benefit from the Middle East conflict
1+ week, 3+ day ago (816+ words) The longer the Middle East conflict lasts, the more pressure South African households are likely to feel on their finances. However, there is a silver lining: prolonged tension tends to push up the value of gold and other precious metals....
16 arrested in Pilgrim’s Rest illegal mining crackdown
2+ week, 1+ day ago (229+ words) Mpumalanga police dealt a significant blow to illegal mining during a two-day sting operation in Pilgrim's Rest. Between March 2 and 3, members of the SAPS Proactive and Combat Team arrested 16 suspects, aged between 18 and 41. The operation, part of an ongoing provincial…...
'Possibility of life is minimal': Mantashe says Ekapa Mine workers feared dead after mud rush
3+ week, 6+ day ago (584+ words) Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. Picture: Gallo Images / Felix Dlangamandla Grave concerns are mounting for five mineworkers who remain trapped nearly 890 metres underground following a mud rush incident at the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Mineral and…...
Springfield and Vlakfontein mines granted authorisation
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (301+ words) VEREENIGING " After years of debate, public meetings, and fierce opposition from residents, Glubay Coal (Pty) Ltd has now been granted environmental authorisation (EA) for its proposed Springfield Colliery, Redan Siding, and Vlakfontein Colliery projects between Vereeniging and Meyerton, spanning the…...
Mantashe steps into minefield over rehabilitation responsibilities
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe. Picture: Gallo Images / Jeffrey Abrahams It is still not clear who should rehabilitate the old mines that are continuing to endanger the lives of mining-affected communities. Recently, Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and…...
Mining-affected communities to gather in Johannesburg for annual MAC Summit
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) The 3rd Annual Marginalised and Affected Community (MAC) Summit will take place on February 10 and 11 in Johannesburg, bringing together mining-affected communities from across the country. As governments and corporations accelerate efforts to secure critical minerals for the green transition, organisers warn…...