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Holding the line: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana (centre), who has been in the job for just 100 days, arrives for his mid-term budget presentation to parliament. He said  growth, which relied on economic reforms, was imperative. (Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Godongwana holds off on basic income grant decision, closes taps to state enterprises

Godongwana warns that the outer limits of the budget are non-negotiable as a debt cliff loomed

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe. (Ntswe Mokoena)

Mantashe: ‘We must not allow scavengers to eat the energy sector’

Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe said the transition to renewable energy cannot be an overnight accomplishment.

Professor Lindiwe Zungu

Transforming South African mines into ‘zero-harm tolerance’ zones for all workers

TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Researcher

Construction of the Kalininskaya nuclear power plant near Moscow. Russia’s energy company is angling for a monopoly in South Africa.

Palladium could be felled by its own success, experts say

“The price keeps on going up and demand is so great, even car companies are starting to move to platinum”

‘itwelf koma five’: Strike action in Marikana by mineworkers over pay increases. Some earned as little as R4?500

Mining is in decline and SA must find renewable options

Mining is not what it once was. It’s time to look elsewhere for income that does not exploit.

Commodities such as gold are under tremendous pressure and companies around the world are laying off staff.

Scramble to avoid jobs bloodbath

The jury is still out on whether the moves to save the mining sector are too little too late.

The bright side of industrial action

Labour strikes weren’t great for the mining sector in 2012, but they helped Eskom keep the lights on.

Bill could hit petroleum sector hard

Experts say proposals on prescribed state ownership and BEE will scare off investors.

Threats to peace in shackland

The mining unions’ alleged tit-for-tat violence is being stoked by stillborn promises.

The Trump’ administration’s trade tariffs have shaken the rand. Photo: File

Rand reacts to mining wage dispute

The rand, which has remained largely unaffected by the mining wage saga, retreated slightly as mineworkers dismissed an increase offer.

Motlanthe urges mining sector to do away with violence

"Violence, intimidation and lawlessness" need to be expunged from the troubled mining sector, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Kgalema Motlanthe.

Motlanthe vows to resolve ‘every’ mining-sector problem

A meeting between government, mining houses and trade unions aims to resolve issues facing the mining sector, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Marikana not Ramaphosa’s finest moment

But it is those who made the decision to unleash maximum force who must be held responsible, says David Bruce.

About 120 striking workers at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine

Kumba axes over 100 protesting workers

About 120 striking workers at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine, in the Northern Cape, have been dismissed after failing to attend disciplinary hearings.

Jiba did not elaborate on the issue of ‘spy tapes’ which reportedly led to criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma being withdrawn.

Lack of political leadership leaves SA at mining turmoil’s mercy

As the labour crisis in the mining sector escalates, all eyes have turned to the government to take the lead in preventing financial and job losses.

Wildcat strikes at platinum

Gold Fields evicts workers as mining strike spreads

Gold Fields has begun evicting thousands of its striking workers from company dormitories as work stoppages spread to more gold and platinum mines.

Mine retrenchments could be cut by 60%, says Solidarity

Retrenchments in the South African mining industry could be reduced by 40% to 60%, Solidarity deputy general secretary Dirk Hermann said on Thursday.

Zambia in copper crisis

Free-falling global copper prices are causing panic in Zambia, one of the world’s largest copper producers.

Mines, govt urged to clean up

Two reports highlight the hidden vulnerability of communities around large-scale mining projects.

‘It will be a painful time’

The global slowdown could affect mining, writes Lynley Donnelly.