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Is mining still the goose that lays the golden egg?
Mining Sector prevented the South African economy from going into recession.
Employment and production figures released for the second quarter of 2018 suggested that the Mining Sector prevented the South African economy from going into recession. This
16 Jan 2019
Minerals industry needs certainty above all else
The delay in passing the amended Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and consequent compromise to the minerals and petroleum industries is a small price to pay for a celebrated democracy. Whilst Regulatory certainty is urgently needed, it cannot be traded for society’s right to transparency.
The recent Fraser Institute survey of mining globally has seen South Africa drop to 74th place out of 104 mining jurisdictions, down from last year’s 66 . We now rank
11 May 2017
Environment
Shell confident about fracking future as government investigates technology
Shell confident that government is gaining a better understanding of the technology behind fracking and the advantages it can offer industry.
09 Jul 2012 - J. F.