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This article looks at the legal framework that governs the mining sector in South Africa in the context of 4IR. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides for collective bargaining and strike …
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In Africa's mining industry, child labor is especially common in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), ... South Africa Deepens EU Agricultural Trade Amid Citrus Disputes . May 27, 2025. Thabo Mbeki Defends 'Kill the …
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The Birth of the Social and Labour Plan (SLP) To rectify these historical injustices, and set the mining industry on a path toward meaningful transformation, the SLP emerged as a legal framework in South Africa around …
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A Social and Labour Plan is a document which South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) requires when a company wishes to apply for and maintain …
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Impact of Labour Unions of the South African Mining Industry, 2019. The mining industry has played a significant role in the development of South Africa by being a top employer and foreign exchange earner. With the large workforce, labour …
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Known as Mining Indaba, the conference brings together investors from around the world to discuss mining interests in Africa. "From child labour in the Democratic Republic of …
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The mining industry in South Africa is heavily regulated, with stringent laws and policies governing its operations. Barter McKellar provides expert guidance in navigating these …
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Historically, South Africa's mining industry has been at the heart of the economy's development – given the country's competitive position as one of the most naturally resource-rich nations in …
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History of the Labour Movements in South Africa; Labour and Mining Revolution 1886-1940s Labour and Mining Revolution 1886-1940s. Published May 6, 2011 Updated …
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The Transkei and the Migrant Labour System from the 1970s. In the 1970s, a confluence of circumstances threatened to plunge the gold-mining industry into crisis, namely …
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This chapter outlines the basic features of gold mining in South Africa. The structure, administration and economic significance of the mines, the key technical challenges …
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The objects of the MPRDA are, among other things, to promote equitable access to minerals resources; Expand opportunities for HDPs to benefit from the mining industry; Promote …
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Labor disputes in mining arise from wage, safety, and job security concerns. Effective strategies like communication and welfare investment ensure resolution. ... South …
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By 1932 South Africa and its highly cost-sensitive gold mining industry were enjoying a windfall. In that year the country departed from the Gold Standard, new gold-bearing formations were …
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The principal statute governing the mining and minerals industry in South Africa, namely the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 ("MPRDA"), will have …
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In South Africa, mining legislation prescribes collaboration. The Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA, 2002) requires that a mining company …
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The South African mining industry employed 514 859 individuals in 2019. If the mining sector is represented by a group of 100 workers, 39 are employed in the platinum …
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In 1987, employment in the South African mining industry amounted to just over 760 000 people while only 490 000 individuals worked at mines in the country in 2015. To download quarterly labour statistics in the mining industry per region, …
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The mining industry's impact on South Africa's GDP cannot be overstated. Specifically, it contributes about 8% directly and up to 18% indirectly to the GDP. This …
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The industry's progress is attributed to robust collaboration between the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, the Minerals Council South Africa, and …
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South Africa' s mining labour market has also been transformed . by the transition to a 'neo-liberal labour regime' (Buhlungu, 2010: ... South Africa's mining industry is a …
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Collaborative governance and planning have become the norm in governance circles. The mining industry has also embraced collaborative efforts and in South Africa, …
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This analysis examines the impact of labor relations in the South African mining sector, focusing on recent labor unrest and its ramifications for the economy, social stability, and investor confidence.
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Suppliers to the mining industry can play a critical role in addressing the trends, threats and opportunities faced in the mining industry. By Maria Combrink, deputy chair of …
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South Africa's Youth in the Labour Market: A Decade in Review. According to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) for …
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Effective protection of workforce rights is critical to maintaining a stable and productive mining industry in South Africa. Navigating Labour Disputes. Labour disputes, often …
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By analyzing the development of the mining industry in South Africa, this work first discussed the shortcomings of the labor force in South Africa, and then put forward suggestions on …
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Labour relations and employment law in South Africa's mining sector are complex but integral to the industry's success. Balancing the needs of workers with operational demands, within the framework of South African law, …
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Consideration urgently needs to be given to the impact on and relevance of 4IR to the labour legal framework in the mining sector. Furthermore, changes to the law in readiness for 4IR and its …
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Introduction This paper surveys the theme of exploitation of laborers in extractive industries, looking specifically at the mining industry in South Africa and how migrant miners …
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A brief history of labour control in South Africa: Migrant Labour and the Recruitments, 1890s-1970s. Available: A brief History of Black Labour control in South Africa: …
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Labour Districts in South Africa's Mining History. African labour was central to the development of the mining industry. After the discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand, the state …
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In 2019, employment in the coal mining industry sat between 76 000 and 108 000 workers. This estimate indicates that the coal mining industry represents approximately 0.5% …
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Through a desktop review, the study revealed that South African mining companies are guided by numerous labor legislations and policies. Despite the presence of these policies, …
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It is imperative to observe that regardless of the sizeable number of labour laws regulating the mining sector in South Africa, the sector has frequently registered a high …
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The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2025 by Statistics South Africa paints an alarming picture: the mining industry had its lowest employment level, …
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The mining sector is vital to Africa's economic growth and development, and to social justice and decent labour. The mining industry in Africa employs both direct and indirect …
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Mining in South Africa is heavily unionized, and workers have long used collective bargaining and strikes to negotiate better wages and conditions. While these rights are …
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